COIN (ROMAN)
A silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) dating to the period 19-18 BC (Reece period 1). DIVVS IVLIVS; Comet with eight rays and tail. Mint of Caesaraugusta. RIC I (second edition) Augustus 37A
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Comet with eight rays and tail
Reverse legend: DIVVS IVLIVS
Dated: -19.0 to -18.0
Weight (g): 2.88
Diameter (mm): 19.3
Thickness (mm): 1.6
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Berkshire
County: West Berkshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Chieveley CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.37A