COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete silver Denarius of Augustus (27 BC - AD 14). Dating to the period 2 BC - AD 4. Reece Period 1. Reverse type C L CAESARES (in exergue), AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing with spears and shields; between spears a simpulum and lituus. Mint of Lugdunum.





Length: 9.75mm, Width: 9.00mm, Thickness: 2.23mm, Weight: 1.0g.





Reference: RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 55, cf. 207

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Gallic mint
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: [CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE]
Reverse: Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing with spears and shields; between spears a simpulum and lituus
Reverse legend: [C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT]
Dated: -2.0 to 4.0
Weight (g): 1.0
Thickness (mm): 2.23
Completeness: Fragment
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Kilsby
District: Daventry
County: Northamptonshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old, it has been cut in an intentional manner, suggesting its use changing from a coin into bullion etc. Consequently it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.