COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period 15 BC to 13 BC (Reece Period 1). IMP X ACT reverse type depicting Apollo Citharoedus standing l. in long drapery, holding a plectrum in r. hand and a lyre in l. hand. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I (rev.ed.), p. 52, no. 171a.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Bare head right
Obverse legend: AVGVSTVS DIVI F
Reverse: Apollo Citharoedus standing l. in long drapery, holding a plectrum in r. hand and a lyre in l. hand
Reverse legend: IMP X ACT
Dated: -15.0 to -13.0
Weight (g): 3.53
Diameter (mm): 16.49
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Aylesbury Vale
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Billingsfield
Discovery method: Metal detector