COIN (ROMAN)

Roman silver denarius of Augustus (27BC - AD14), dating to c. 2 BC - AD 4 (Reece Period 1), C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesars standing. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I, p. 55, no. 210. 3.01g. Chipped & worn.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE
Reverse: Gaius and Lucius Caesars standing with shields and spears.
Reverse legend: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT
Dated: -4.0 to 2.0
Weight (g): 3.01
Completeness: Complete
Parish: St. Mary Bourne
District: Basingstoke and Deane
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.209