COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Octavian. The reverse shows a simplum, sprinkler, jug and lituus (emblems of the augurate and pontificate), struck in Italy c. 37 BC.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Italian mint
Obverse: Bare head of Octavian right
Obverse legend: IMP CAESAR [DIVI F III VIR ITER] R P C
Reverse: Simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus
Reverse legend: [COS ITER ET TER DESIG]
Dated: -37.0 to -36.0
Diameter (mm): 16.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: North Kesteven
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Kirkby la Thorpe
Discovery method: Metal detector