COIN (ROMAN)

A copper-alloy core of a plated contemporary copy of a denarius of Augustus 27BC-AD14.  Mint uncertain c.12BC-AD14, (Reece period 1).  Reverse legend reads [IMP X II].  Reverse shows Bull butting left.  See RIC, vol.1. p.54, cf.188a passim.



Obverse legend reads [AVGVSTVS DIVI F].  Obverse shows Laureate head right.  Condition is poor.  Die axis is 12 o'clock.  Diameter is 16mm, weight is 2.31g.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Copper alloy
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: [AVGVSTVS DIVI F]
Reverse: Bull butting left
Reverse legend: [IMP X II]
Dated: -12.0 to 14.0
Weight (g): 2.31
Diameter (mm): 16.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Poslingford
District: St. Edmundsbury
County: Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector