COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period 35-34 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.), 85, no.543a.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Bare headed bust right
Reverse: Shield surrounded by legend to left, right and beneath, with three concentric circles of dots,
Reverse legend: IMP CAE [SAR] DIVI F
Dated: -35.0 to -34.0
Weight (g): 3.37
Diameter (mm): 17.89
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Maldon
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Tolleshunt D'arcy
Discovery method: Metal detector