COIN (ROMAN)
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy as of Augustus (31 BC-AD 14), probably dating to the period c. 20 BC-AD 14 (Reece period 1). Probably COL-NEM reverse type depicting a palm shoot behind a chained crocodile. Mint of Nemausus.

Obverse: [IMP]/DI[VI F]; Heads of Agrippa (left) and [Augustus (right)] back to back.

Reverse: Probably [COL-NEM] reverse type depicting a palm shoot behind a chained crocodile.

Length: 22.7mm; width: 13.2mm. Weight: 4.92g.

Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 51, no. 155-158 for the type; RPC nos. 522-524
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: As
Material: Copper alloy
Obverse: Heads of Agrippa (left) and [Augustus (right)] back to back
Obverse legend: [IMP]/DI[VI F]
Reverse: Palm shoot behind a chained crocodile
Reverse legend: Probably COL-NEM
Dated: -28.0 to 14.0
Weight (g): 4.92
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: This coin was probably halved (cut).