COIN (ROMAN)

Contemporary copy of a copper alloy as of Gaius (Caligula) (AD 37-41) (Reece Period 1), commemorating Marcus Agrippa, S C, Neptune standing left, holding dolphin and trident. Prototype Mint of Rome. RIC I, p. 112, cf. no. 58.

Ruler: Caligula
Denomination: As
Material: Copper alloy
Obverse: Head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown
Obverse legend: [M AGRIPPA L F COS III]
Reverse: Neptune standing left, holding dolphin and trident
Reverse legend: S C
Dated: 37.0 to 41.0
Weight (g): 8.13
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Blewbury
District: Vale of White Horse
County: Oxfordshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector