COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), dating to the period of c.19-16 BC (Reece Period 1). DIVVS IVLIVS reverse type depicting an eight-rayed comet with tail upwards. Spanish mint of Colonia Caesaraugusta. RIC I (2nd ed.), p.44, no.37b.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Oak-wreathed head left
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS (retrograde)
Reverse: Eight-rayed comet with tail upwards
Reverse legend: [DI]VVS IVLIVS
Dated: -19.0 to -16.0
Weight (g): 2.4
Diameter (mm): 19.68
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Suffolk Coastal
County: Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Hacheston
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.37B