COIN (ROMAN)

A copper-alloy contemporary copy of an As of Agrippa, struck under Caligula. Mint is shown as Rome, 37-54, Reece period 2. Obverse shows Agrippa, head left wearing rostral crown. Obverse legend reads [M AGRIPPA L COS III]. Reverse shows S C to left and right of Neptune standing left, cloaked holding dolphin and trident. Die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 4.42g, diameter is 24.73mm. See: c.f. RIC I, p.112, no.58 and Boon plate III, no.36.


This is a find of note.

Ruler: Caligula
Denomination: As
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Agrippa, head left wearing rostral crown.
Obverse legend: [M AGRIPPA L COS III]
Reverse: S C to left and right of Neptune standing left, cloaked holding dolphin and trident
Dated: 37.0 to 54.0
Weight (g): 4.42
Diameter (mm): 24.73
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Cambridgeshire
County: Cambridgeshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: South Cambridgeshire Area
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
This is a find of note.