COIN (ROMAN)
A complete silver denarius of Augustus (31 BC to 14 AD0, dating to the period 32 BC to 29 BC (Reece Period 1). CAESAR DIVI F reverse type depicting Octavian in military dress, advancing left, extending right hand and holding transverse spear in left. Mint, probably Rome. C.f. RIC I, 2nd Ed, Augustus 251.

Diameter: 18.9 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Italian mint
Mintmark: -
Obverse: Bust of Venus, right, with stephane and necklace
Obverse legend: -
Reverse: Octavian in military dress advancing left, extending right hand, and holding transverse spear in left
Reverse legend: [ ]SAR DI[ ]
Dated: -32.0 to -29.0
Weight (g): 2.4
Diameter (mm): 18.9
Thickness (mm): 1.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Whittington
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.251