COIN (ROMAN)

Roman silver denarius of Augustus. Reverse type, Gaius Caesar galloping, legionary standards behind. CCAES above head AVGVS in exurge, Lugdunum mint, 8-7BC, RIC 199 RSC40.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Right facing bust
Obverse legend: AVGVSTVS DIVI F
Reverse: Gaius Caesar galloping, legionary standards behind. CCAES above head, AVGVS in exurge, Lugdunum mint.
Reverse legend: CCAES  AVGVS
Dated: -8.0 to -7.0
Weight (g): 3.43
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Bitteswell
District: Harborough
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.199