COIN (ROMAN)

A silver plated contemporary copy of a denarius of Augustus dating to the period 15 BC to 13 BC. (Reece Period 1). IMP X reverse type depicting a bull butting, right. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I (rev.ed.), p. 52, no. 167.


The copper alloy core of the coin is exposed at an old break from 9-11 o'clock on the obverse. .

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Bare head right.
Obverse legend: [A]VGVS[TVS] DIVI.F retrograde
Reverse: Bull butting right
Reverse legend: IMP X in exergue
Dated: -15.0 to -13.0
Weight (g): 2.26
Diameter (mm): 18.31
Thickness (mm): 1.87
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Horsham
County: West Sussex
Region: South East
Place known as: Near Slinfold
Discovery method: Metal detector