COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period c. 15 BC to 10 BC (Reece Period 1). IMP X (15-13 BC) or IMP XII (11-10 BC) reverse type depicting a bull butting r. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I(rev.ed.) pp. 52 and 53, no. 167a or no.178a..

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Bare head r.
Obverse legend: AVGVSTVS DIVI F
Reverse: Bull butting r.
Reverse legend: IMP X or XII
Dated: -15.0 to -10.0
Weight (g): 3.48
Diameter (mm): 19.4
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector