COIN (ROMAN)
A plated forgery (silver on copper core) of a denarius of Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). The reverse legend suggests that this is a copy of a coin of 2BC-c. 4AD (see RIC p. 55). The coin is incomplete, worn and very corroded. It measures 17.4mm in diameter, 1mm thick and weighs 0.96g.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Copper alloy
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Obverse legend: [C]AESA[R AVGVST]VS-DIVI [F PATER PATRIAE] (retrograde lettering)
Reverse: Unclear.
Reverse legend: Illegible.

Dated: -2.0 to 4.0
Weight (g): 0.96
Diameter (mm): 17.4
Thickness (mm): 1.0
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Central Bedfordshire
County: Central Bedfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Totternhoe
Discovery method: Metal detector