COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period 15 - 13 BC (Reece Period 1). IMP X ACT reverse type depicting Apollo Citharoedus standing left in long drapery, holding plectrum in right hand and a lyre in left hand. Mint of Lugdunum.



RIC I, p.52, no.171a.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Bare head right
Obverse legend: AVGVSTVS DIVI F
Reverse: Apollo Citharoedus standing left in long drapery holding plectrum in right hand and lyre in left hand
Reverse legend: IMP X ACT
Dated: -15.0 to -13.0
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 18.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Tickton
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.171A