COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14) dating to the period c. 2 BC-AD 4 (Reece Period 1). C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT reverse type depicting Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing holding spears and shields; simpulum and lituus above. Mint of Lyon. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 55, no. 207. Measurements: Diameter: 17.6mm; weight:3.08g. Die Axis: 11.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Laureate head, right
Obverse legend: CA[ESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F] PATER PATRIAE
Reverse: Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing holding spears and shields; simpulum and lituus above
Reverse legend: C L CAESARES [AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRIN]C IVVENT
Dated: -2.0 to 4.0
Weight (g): 3.08
Diameter (mm): 17.6
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Ellesmere Rural
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.207