COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Caligula (AD 37-41), honouring Augustus, dating to the period c.AD 37-41 (Reece period 1).



Obverse: C CAESAR AVG G[ERM P M TR POT] (COS), Bare head of Caligula right.



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



Mint of Lugdunum



RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 108, no. 2



Diameter: 12.5mm; weight: 3.21g



Die axis: 9

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Bare head of Caligula right
Obverse legend: C CAESAR AVG G[ERM P M TR POT] (COS)
Reverse: Radiate head of Augustus right, between two stars.
Dated: 37.0 to 41.0
Weight (g): 3.21
Diameter (mm): 12.5
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Upton Magna
Discovery method: Metal detector