COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius, commemorative issue of Augustus,(27BC-AD14). Reverse type showing Gaius & Lucius standing front, each with a hand resting on a round shield, a spear, & in field above, a lituus right & simpulum left. Minted 2 BC to 13 AD.



Coin Reference: cf. RIC I, number 207.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE
Reverse: Gaius & Lucius standing front, each with a hand resting on a round shield, a spear, & in field above, a lituus right & simpulum left
Reverse legend: AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT //C L CAESARES
Dated: -2.0 to 13.0
Diameter (mm): 18.6
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Newark and Sherwood
County: Nottinghamshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Halam Area
Discovery method: Metal detector