{"product_id":"roman-imperial-agrippa-ae-as-caligula-37-41-ad-neptune-dolphin-ric-58","title":"Roman Imperial Agrippa AE As Caligula 37-41 AD Neptune Dolphin RIC 58","description":"\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eAncient Roman Imperial Bronze As – Marcus Agrippa (Struck under Caligula, AD 37-41)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eSmooth, Solid Surfaces \u0026amp; Strong Obverse Legend – RIC 58\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eUp for sale\/auction is a highly attractive and fundamentally sound posthumous Roman Imperial Bronze As struck in honour of the legendary general Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa. Issued during the reign of his grandson, the Emperor Caligula (Gaius), this iconic issue was minted to reinforce the dynastic prestige of the early Julio-Claudian line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eUnlike many examples of this type which suffer from environmental pitting, this specimen features **completely solid, smooth, and non-porous surfaces**. It boasts a beautiful, uncleaned earthen and dark olive-green patina with stable natural mineral deposits that highlight the profile and legends beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eThe obverse displays an excellent portrait of Agrippa wearing his famous rostral crown, with an exceptionally crisp and sharp rendering of the final legend elements, specifically **\"COS III\"**. The reverse features a bold striking of the classic \"S C\" fields flanking Neptune. A wonderful, honest piece of Roman history for the discerning collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (Died 12 BC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e Caligula (Gaius) (AD 37–41)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e Bronze As\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eWeight:10.55 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eDiameter: 27 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eReference: RIC I (2nd ed.) Gaius 58; Cohen 3; Sear 1812\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eObverse: M · AGRIPPA · L · F · COS · III` – Head of Agrippa left, wearing a rostral crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eReverse:** `S · C` (across fields) – Neptune standing facing, head left, naked except for a chlamys draped over his shoulders, holding a dolphin in his right hand and a vertical trident in his left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eEx Locke \u0026amp; England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Sullivan Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58056382447990,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8395\/6342\/files\/IMG_2420.jpg?v=1781036485","url":"https:\/\/paulsullivancoins.com\/products\/roman-imperial-agrippa-ae-as-caligula-37-41-ad-neptune-dolphin-ric-58","provider":"Paul Sullivan Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}