COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), dating to 15-13 BC (Reece Period 1), IMP X, Bull butting right.  Mint of Lyon.  RIC I, p. 52, no. 167a.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Bare head right
Obverse legend: AVGVSTVS DIVI F
Reverse: Bull butting right
Reverse legend: IMP X (in exergue)
Dated: -15.0 to -13.0
Weight (g): 3.07
Diameter (mm): 18.72
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Ludlow
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.167A