COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denarius of Augustus (31 BC - AD 14) dating to 2 BC - AD 14, Reece period 1. [C L] CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS [DESIG PRINC IVVENT] reverse type depicting Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, left, and lituus, right, flanking, right and left respectively. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC 1, page 90, number 350.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE
Reverse: Gaius and Lucius standing, each holding spear and shield. In field, simpulum left, and lituus right.
Reverse legend: C.L.CAESARES (in ex) AVGVSTI.F.COS.DESIG.PRINC.IVVENT.
Dated: -2.0 to 14.0
Weight (g): 3.59
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Buckingham
District: Aylesbury Vale
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector