COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver Denarius of Octavian (27 BC - AD 14), dating to the period 29-27 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse depicts Octavian in triumphal quadriga right holding branch with IMP CAESAR below. Mint of Brundisium or Rome. 



Diameter: 18.49mm, Thickness: 1.33mm, Weight: 2.6g



The coin is missing a small portion of its outer flan at 5 O'clock



As RIC I, no. 264; RSC 115; Sear 1555

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Octavian driving triumphal quadriga right, holding reins in left hand and branch in right
Reverse: Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond over her left shoulder
Reverse legend: IMP CAESAR
Dated: -29.0 to -27.0
Weight (g): 2.6
Diameter (mm): 18.49
Thickness (mm): 1.33
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Nether Heyford
District: South Northamptonshire
County: Northamptonshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector