COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete heavily worn Roman Republican silver denarius of Octavian (Caius Caesar), dating to 42 BC (Reece Period 1), showing a helmeted bust of Mars right / legionary eagle flanked by two standards. possibly of Octavian (32 BC to AD 14). RRC p. 513, no. 497/3. This is quite a scarce issue with c. 30 obverse and c. 33 reverse dies recorded.



Diameter: 18.6 mm

Thickness: 1.6 mm

Weight: 2.4 g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Mars right (largely obscured)
Obverse legend: [CAESAR; III.VIR.R.P.C]
Reverse: Legionary eagle (Aqulia), surmounted by trophy, between two standards
Reverse legend: S C
Dated: -42.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.4
Diameter (mm): 18.6
Thickness (mm): 1.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Longdon
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-497.3