COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC- AD 14) dating to 2 BC to 4 AD (Reece period 1). [C L] CAESARES [AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT] reverse type depicting Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, left, and lituus, right, flanking, left and right. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I (second edition) Augustus 208-210.

The coin is worn around the edges and so some of the legend on both sides is lost.

Measurements: diameter: 17.4mm; weight: 2.77g
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Head of Augustus, laureate, right
Obverse legend: [CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE]
Reverse: Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, left, and lituus, right, flanking, left and right
Reverse legend: [C L] CAESARES [AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT]
Dated: -2.0 to 4.0
Weight (g): 2.76
Diameter (mm): 17.4
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Great Braxted
District: Maldon
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector