COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Octavian dating to the period 35 BC to 34 BC (Reece Period 1). IMP CAESAR DIVI F reverse type depicting a shield with three concentric circles of studs and central boss. Mint possibly is in northern Italy or Illyricum. RIC I (rev.ed.), p.85, no.543a.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Bare head right
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Round shield with three concentric rows of studs and central boss
Reverse legend: IMP/CAE-SAR/DIVI F
Dated: -35.0 to -34.0
Weight (g): 3.41
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Arun
County: West Sussex
Region: South East
Place known as: Near Yapton
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
The date and mint given in RIC I (rev.ed.) have now been revised in Sear's History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27 BC (1998) p. 241, no.392-3.