COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27BC-14AD), dating to the period c.19-18 BC (Reece period 1). DIVVS IVLIVS reverse type depicting an eight rayed comet, tail upwards. Spanish mint (Caesaraugusta?). RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 44, no. 37a. 

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Right facing bust of Augustus, wreathed in oak
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Eight rayed comet with flaming tail pointing upwards
Reverse legend: DIVVS IVLIVS
Dated: -19.0 to -18.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Blyford
District: Waveney
County: Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.37A