COIN (ROMAN)
Roman silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). Uncertain Spanish mint. Sears, 2000, page 318, number 1607.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Laureate head of Augustus facing right
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Eight rayed comet with tail above
Reverse legend: DIVVS IVLIVS (across reverse)
Dated: -18.0 to -17.0
Weight (g): 2.31
Diameter (mm): 16.86
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Tendring
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Elmstead
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: The 'Julian star' was the comet that appeared in the sky shortly after Caesar's assassination in 44BC. It was taken as a sign of his divinity.