COIN (ROMAN)

Silver denarius of Caligula (AD 37-41), dating to AD 37-8 (Reece Period 1). Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I, p. 108, no. 2.



Obv. C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT COS; Bare head of Caligula right



Rev. No legend. Radiate head of Augustus right, between two stars



Diameter: 18.9mm; weight: 3.1g

Ruler: Caligula
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Bare head of Caligula right
Obverse legend: C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT COS
Reverse: Radiate head of Augustus right, between two stars
Reverse legend: no legend
Dated: 37.0 to 38.0
Weight (g): 3.1
Diameter (mm): 18.9
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Whittington
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).gai.2