COIN (ROMAN)

Copper alloy contemporary copy (probably) of an as of Agrippa struck under the reign of Gaius (AD 37-41), dating to AD 37-41 (Reece Period 1), S C, Neptune standing left holding dolphin and trident. Mint of Rome. RIC I, p. 112, no. 58.

Ruler: Caligula
Denomination: As
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Agrippa head left, wearing rostral crown
Obverse legend: [M AGRIPPA L F COS III]
Reverse: Neptune standing left, holding small dolphin and vertical trident
Reverse legend: S C in field
Dated: 37.0 to 41.0
Weight (g): 5.39
Diameter (mm): 26.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Owslebury
District: Winchester
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
The style of the coin looks regular but its weight is abnormally weak