COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period 15 BC to 13 BC (Reece Period 1). IMP X SICIL reverse type depicting Diana standing l., head r., holding a spear in r. hand and a bow in l. hand; a dog standing at her feet. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I (rev.ed.), p.53, no.173b.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Bare head left
Obverse legend: AVGVSTVS DIVI F
Reverse: Diana standing l., head r., holding a spear in r. hand and a bow in l. hand; a dog standing at her feet.
Reverse legend: IMP X SICIL
Dated: -15.0 to -13.0
Weight (g): 3.06
Diameter (mm): 19.2
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Allensmore
District: County of Herefordshire
County: County of Herefordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
This type is more commonly found with the head of Augustus facing r. The left facing head is rare.