COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman 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-rayed comet with tail upwards. Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?). RIC I (2nd ed.) p.44, no. 37a. 

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Oak wreathed head right
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Eight-rayed comment with upward tail
Reverse legend: DIVVS IVLIVS
Dated: -19.0 to -18.0
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 20.0
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Itchen Valley
District: Winchester
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.37A
Notes: 
Thanks to Jim Bradshaw for supplying the images