COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican denarius, minted under Octavian in 36BC. Ref: RRC 540/2. The coin is worn and slightly corroded. It measures 18.5mm in diameter, 1.8mm thick and weighs 3.47g.
Obverse legend: IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·F·III·VIR·ITER·R·P·C Description: Head of Octavian right, bearded; around, inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: DIVO·IVL COS·ITER·ET·TER·DESIG Description: Tetrastyle temple; within, figure wearing veil and holding lituus in right hand; on architrave, inscription; within pediment, star; on left, lighted altar; around, inscription. Border of dots.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Octavian
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Unattributed
Obverse: Bare head right.
Obverse legend: [IM]P·CAESAR·DIVI·F·III·VIR·I[TER·R·P·C]
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple; within, figure wearing veil and holding lituus in right hand; on architrave, inscription '[D]IVO·IVL'; within pediment, star; on left, lighted altar; around, inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: COS·ITER·ET[·TER·DESIG]
Dated: -36.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.47
Diameter (mm): 18.5
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Welwyn Hatfield
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Ayot St. Lawrence
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-540.2