COIN (ROMAN)

An as of Caligula (AD 37-41), dating to the period AD 39 to 41 (Reece Period 1), VESTA S C, Vesta seated left holding patera and transverse sceptre. RIC I, p. 111, cf. nos. 47 and 54.

Ruler: Caligula
Denomination: As
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bare head left
Obverse legend: C CAESAR DIVI [...]
Reverse: Vesta seated left holding sceptre and patera
Reverse legend: VESTA, S C
Dated: 39.0 to 41.0
Weight (g): 6.98
Diameter (mm): 28.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: CITY OF WESTMINSTER
District: City of Westminster
County: Greater London Authority
Region: London
Discovery method: Metal detector