COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman republican denarius of Octavian dating to 29-27 BC (Reece period 1). IMP CAESAR reverse depicting a trophy, with rudder and anchor on base, all on prow. Mint of Rome. As RIC I Augustus 265A.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Head of Octavian, bare, right
Reverse: Trophy, rudder and anchor on base, all on prow.
Reverse legend: IMP CAESAR
Dated: -29.0 to -27.0
Weight (g): 3.1
Diameter (mm): 19.7
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Castlethorpe
District: Milton Keynes
County: Milton Keynes
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector