COIN (ROMAN)
A complete silver denarius of Octavian (Augustus); (CAESAR - DIVI F) either side of statue of Victory standing left, on globe, holding wreath and palm. Italy, c. 31-29BC. RIC Vol I, p. 59, no. 254b. 
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Italian mint
Obverse: Bare head of Octavian left
Rev.
Obverse legend: No inscription
Reverse: (CAESAR - DIVI F) either side of statue of Victory standing left, on globe, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse legend: (CAESAR - DIVI F)
Dated: -31.0 to -29.0
Weight (g): 3.74
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.254B
Notes: This scarce coin celebrates Octavian's (later to be Augustus) victory at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC over Mark Antony and Cleopatra.