COIN (ROMAN)

A slightly corroded Roman copper As of Agrippa Struck under the reign of Gaius (Caligula) 37-41AD. Reverse of SC either side of Neptune standing left holding a dolphin and trident.Obverse M AGRIPPA L F COS III. Bust left of Agrippa.RIC 58. Sear Vol.1, no.1812. It was issued by Caligula in honour of his deceased grandfather.

Ruler: Caligula
Denomination: As
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust left of Agrippa.
Obverse legend: M AGRIPPA L F COS III
Reverse: SC either side of Neptune standing left holding dolphin and trident.
Reverse legend: SC
Dated: 37.0 to 41.0
Weight (g): 10.31
Diameter (mm): 28.6
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Folkestone
District: Shepway
County: Kent
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector