COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denarius of Octavian, minted during the second triumvirate (43-33 BC) and dating to 37 BC. COS ITER ET TER DESIG reverse type depicting a simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus (symbolic of Octavian's augurate and pontificate). RRC, p. 537, no. 538/1.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Head of Octavian right.
Obverse legend: IMP CAESAR DIVI F III [VIR ITER R P C]
Reverse: Simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus.
Reverse legend: COS.ITER.ET.TER DESI[G]
Dated: -37.0 to -37.0
Weight (g): 3.19
Diameter (mm): 18.2
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Overton
District: Basingstoke and Deane
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector