Record ID: SWYOR-595520
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy As of Agrippa, struck under the reign of emperor Gaius (Caligula), AD 37-41; 'Neptune standing left' reverse type. It was issued by Caligula in honour of his deceased grandfather. This coin shows Neptune on the reverse, alluding to Agrippa's victory (for Augustus) at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, when Antony and Cleopatra were defeated. British copies of this coin were made during the reign of Claudius, so it is quite possible that this is contemporary copy. Compare Sear Volume I number 1812, and BH-E818A4, KENT-BB4C91, SF-D01DE7 and SU…
Created on: Friday 30th March 2012
Last updated: Sunday 3rd May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-E0D9A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy contemporary copy of an As of Agrippa, struck under Caligula. Mint is shown as Rome, 37-54, Reece period 2. Obverse shows Agrippa, head left wearing rostral crown. Obverse legend reads [M AGRIPPA L COS III]. Reverse shows S C to left and right of Neptune standing left, cloaked holding dolphin and trident. Die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 4.42g, diameter is 24.73mm. See: c.f. RIC I, p.112, no.58 and Boon plate III, no.36. This is a find of note.
Created on: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 20th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire Area', grid reference and parish protected.