COIN (ROMAN)
Silver denarius of Augustus,(CAESAR-DIVI F), Victory standing right on globe. Uncertain mint in Italy, c. 32-29 BC. RIC I, p. 59, no. 255; BMC I, p. 99, no. 604.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Bare head of Octavian/Augustus left
Reverse: Victory standing right on globe, holding wreath and palm
Reverse legend: (CAESAR-DIVI F)
Dated: -32.0 to -29.0
Weight (g): 3.03
Diameter (mm): 20.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: This coin was struck just before or just after the Battle of Actium, 31 BC, in which Octavian (later to be Augustus) defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra.  This is a scarce coin.