COIN (ROMAN)

A copper alloy as of Augustus dating to the period 15-10 BC (Reece Period 1). ROM ET AVG reverse type depicts an altar of Lyons. Mint of Lyon. RIC vol I p 57 no 230. Find of Note.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: As
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: A laureate head facing right
Obverse legend: [CAESAR PONT MA]X
Reverse: Altar of Lyons
Reverse legend: [ROM ET] AVG
Dated: -15.0 to -10.0
Weight (g): 7.33
Diameter (mm): 25.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Corroded
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Guildford
County: Surrey
Region: South East
Place known as: Flexford
Discovery method: Controlled archaeological investigation (stratified)