COIN (ROMAN)
A very worn and corroded 1st-century Roman copper-alloy as of Agrippa, struck under the reign of emperor Gaius (Caligula), Neptune reverse, Rome mint (37-41 AD; Reece issue period 1; cf. R.I.C. 58)
Ruler: Caligula
Denomination: As
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head facing left
Obverse legend: M AGRIPPA [L F COS III]
Reverse: Neptune standing left, cloaked, holding dolphin and trident
Reverse legend: S C
Dated: 37.0 to 41.0
Weight (g): 6.36
Diameter (mm): 25.4
Thickness (mm): 2.4
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Sevenoaks
County: Kent
Region: South East
Place known as: Farningham CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: This coin shows Neptune on the reverse, alluding to Agrippa's victory (for Augustus) at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC when Antony and Cleopatra were defeated.