COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Octavian dating to the period c. 32 BC to 27 BC (Reece Period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting a shield with the sidus Iulium at centre, lying on a crossed spear and sword. Mint of Rome. RIC 1 (rev.ed.), p.61, no. 274.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Italian mint
Obverse: Helmeted head of Mars right
Obverse legend: IMP
Reverse: Shield with sidus Iulium at centre, lying on a crossed spear and sword
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -32.0 to -27.0
Weight (g): 3.37
Diameter (mm): 19.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: County of Herefordshire
County: County of Herefordshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Hereford
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.274