COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denarius of Octavian, minted during the second triumvirate (43-33 BC) and dating to 37 BC.  COS ITER ET TER DESIG reverse type depicting a simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus (symbolic of Octavian's augurate and pontificate). RRC, p. 537, no. 538/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Octavian
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Bareheaded bust, facing right.
Obverse legend: (IM)[P CAESAR] (D)IVI F III VIR (IT)ER R P C
Reverse: A simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus (symbolic of Octavian's augurate and pontificate)
Reverse legend: COS ITER ET TER DESIG
Dated: -37.0 to -37.0
Weight (g): 3.42
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Bletsoe
District: Bedford
County: Bedford
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector