COIN (ROMAN)

A slightly worn silver Roman Denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), dating to the period c.2 BC-AD 4 (Reece period 1). C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT reverse type depicting Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, shields and spears between them; above, betwen the spears, simpulum and lituus turned inwards. Mint of Lyon. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 55, no. 207. Measures 18.9mm diameter by 2.1mm thick and weighs 3.64g.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS [DIVI F P]ATER PATRIAE
Reverse: Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, shields and spears between them; above, betwen the spears, simpulum and lituus turned inwards.
Reverse legend: C L CAESARES (in exergue), [AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRI]NC IVVENT
Dated: -2.0 to 4.0
Weight (g): 3.64
Diameter (mm): 18.9
Thickness (mm): 2.1
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: North Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Ashwell
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.207