COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman silver denarius of Augustus, dating to c. 2 BC - AD 4. (Reece Period 1) C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, reverse type shows Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, left, and lituus, right, flanking, right and left respectively. Mint of Lugdunum.
RIC 1 Augustus 207 - 210
Diameter: 17.78 mm
Weight: 3.64 g
Die Axis: 10
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE
Reverse: Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, left, and lituus, right, flanking, right and left respectively
Reverse legend: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT
Dated: -2.0 to 4.0
Weight (g): 3.64
Diameter (mm): 17.78
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Witherley
District: Hinckley and Bosworth
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector