COIN (ROMAN)

Recorded from photographs sent by finder:


A silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period 8 BC to 6 BC (Reece Period 1). C CAES AVGVS F reverse type depicting Gaius Caesar galloping right, holding reins in r. hand and a sword and a shield in l. hand; behind, an aquila between two standards. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I (rev.ed.), p.54, no.199.


The obverse is countermarked [C]AES behind the head (within a rectangular stamp) 

Note:

This is a Find of Note and should be included in the British Numismatic Journal roundup.


Dr. Philippa Walton

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right. Countermarked [C]AES
behind the head.
Obverse legend: [AVGVSTVS DIVI F]
Reverse: Gaius Caesar galloping right, holding reins in r. hand and a sword and a shield in l. hand; behind, an aquila between two standards.
Reverse legend: C CAES AVGVS F
Dated: -8.0 to -6.0
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Cheshire East
County: Cheshire East
Region: North West
Place known as: Crewe
Discovery method: Metal detector