COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), dating to the period c.19-18 BC (Reece Period 1). DIVVS IVLIVS reverse type depicting an eight pointed comet with star upwards. Uncertain Spanish Mint I (Colonia Caesaraugusta?). RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 44, no. 37b.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Mintmark: - // -
Obverse: Oak wreathed head right
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Eight-rayed comet with upward tail
Reverse legend: DIVVS IVLIVS
Dated: -19.0 to -18.0
Weight (g): 2.8
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Hillingdon
County: Greater London Authority
Region: London
Place known as: Greater London
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.37B