COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14) dating to the period c.19-18 BC (Reece Period 1). DIVVS IVLIVS reverse type depicting an eight-rayed comet with tail upwards. Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?). RIC I (2nd ed.) p.44, no.37a.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Oak wreathed head right
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Eight-rayed comet with tail upwards
Reverse legend: DIVVS IVLIVS
Dated: -19.0 to -18.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 19.87
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wychavon
County: Worcestershire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Elmley Lovett
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.37A