COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus dating to 17 BC. M SANQVINIVS IIIVIR reverse type depicting the laureate head of Julius Caesar right; above, the sidus Iulium. Mint of Rome. RIC I (rev.ed.) p.66, no.340.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Herald in robe with feathered helmet holding winged caduceus and shield with sidus Iulium
Obverse legend: AVGVST DIVI F LVDOS SAE
Reverse: laureate head of Julius Caesar right; above, sidus Iulium.
Reverse legend: M SANQVINIVS IIIVIR
Dated: -17.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.52
Diameter (mm): 19.3
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Hampshire
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Clanfield CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.340