COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period 13 BC (Reece Period 1). C MARIVS C F TRV III VIR reverse type depicts a quadriga going right bearing a palm frond.  RIC 1399.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: A bare head facing right with a lituus behind
Obverse legend: [AVGVSTVS]
Reverse: A quadriga going right bearing a palm front
Reverse legend: C MARIVS C F [TRV III VIR]
Dated: -13.0 to -13.0
Weight (g): 2.36
Diameter (mm): 16.45
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Farnham
District: Waverley
County: Surrey
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector