COIN (ROMAN)
A slightly corroded copper-alloy As of Agrippa, struck under the reign of emperor Gaius (Caligula), AD 37-41; 'Neptune standing left' reverse type; RIC no. 58 (Cal). Measures 26.6mm in diameter, 2.9mm thick and weighs 10.36g.
Ruler: Caligula
Denomination: As
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown.
Obverse legend: M AGRIPPA [L F CO]S III
Reverse: Neptune standing left, cloaked, holding dolphin and trident.
Reverse legend: S C
Dated: 37.0 to 41.0
Weight (g): 10.36
Diameter (mm): 26.6
Thickness (mm): 2.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: North Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Barley
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.