COIN (ROMAN)
A silver-plated contemporary copy of a Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), possibly dating to the period c.27 BC-AD 14 (Reece Period 1). Unclear reverse type possibly depicting clasped hands. Unclear mint prototype.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Copper alloy
Mintmark: [ ]//[ ]
Obverse: Laureate head right
Reverse: Clasped hands?
Reverse legend: (C?)[ ]
Dated: -27.0 to 14.0
Weight (g): 0.97
Diameter (mm): 13.2
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Loughborough Garendon
District: Charnwood
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector