COIN (ROMAN)

A denarius of Octavian dating to the period c.32-27 BC (Reece Period 1). IMP CAESAR reverse type rostral column surmounted by Octavian, nude but for wearing a chlamys over left shoulder, holding a spear in right hand and a parazonium in left hand. Mint of Rome. RIC I (rev.ed.) p.60, no.271.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: laureate head of Apollo right
Obverse legend: No legend
Reverse: rostral column surmounted by Octavian, nude but for wearing a
chlamys over left shoulder, holding a spear in right hand and a parazonium in left hand
Reverse legend: IMP CAESAR
Dated: -32.0 to -27.0
Weight (g): 2.45
Diameter (mm): 18.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Chelsham and Farleigh
District: Tandridge
County: Surrey
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector