Impressive Agrippa's Portrait


Agrippa (died 12 BC). AE As, struck under Caligula, 37-41. Obv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III. Head left, wearing rostral crown. Rev. S C. Neptune, cloaked, standing left, holding dolphin in right hand and trident in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Gaius) 58. 10.53 g. 27.70 mm. A magnificent bold portrait in high relief. From a worn reverse die. Lovely bright earthen olive green patina. Good VF/VF.