COIN (ROMAN)

A worn as of Agrippa issued under Caligula (AD 37-41), S C Neptune reverse.  RIC 58.  The coin is not well preserved and it is possible that it is a contemporary copy - see Boon pl. III, no. 36.

Ruler: Caligula
Denomination: As
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Agrippa facing left
Obverse legend: [AGRIPPA LF COS III]
Reverse: Neptune standing holding dolphin and trident
Reverse legend: SC
Dated: 37.0 to 41.0
Weight (g): 5.3
Diameter (mm): 26.35
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Banstead Village
District: Reigate and Banstead
County: Surrey
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector