COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete copper alloy As of Augustus or Tiberius as Caesar (31 BC to AD 14), dating to the period 15 BC to AD 14 (Reece Period 1). Probably ROM ET AVG reverse type depicting the front elevation of an altar.



Diameter: 19.6 mm



Coin was photographed and recorded through a cardboard presentation wallet. Thickness and weight were not taken.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: As
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Lugdunum
Mintmark: unclear
Obverse: Laureate head facing right
Obverse legend: illegible
Reverse: front elevation of an altar
Reverse legend: [ROM ET AVG]
Dated: -15.0 to 14.0
Diameter (mm): 19.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Weeford
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector