COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus (31 BC-AD 14) dating to the period of c. 15 BC to 13 BC. IMP X ACT reverse type depicting Apollo Citharoedus standing left holding a plectrum in right hand and a lyre in left hand. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I (rev.ed.), 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 holding a plectrum in right hand and a lyre in left hand
Reverse legend: IMP X ACT
Dated: -15.0 to -13.0
Weight (g): 3.26
Diameter (mm): 19.4
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Bletsoe
District: Bedford
County: Bedford
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.171A