COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (31 BC-AD 14) dating to the period 25-23 BC (Reece Period 1). Mint of Emerita, Spain, and issued by the Legatus Pro Praetore (literally "envoy of the emperor - acting praetor"), P. CARISIVS. The reverse depicts a helmet between a dagger and a bipennis. RIC I (2nd ed.), p.41, no. 7a; BMC 281; RSC 405.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Bare head right
Obverse legend: IMP CAESAR AVG[VST]
Reverse: A helmet between a dagger and a bipennis.
Reverse legend: P CARISIVS LEG [PRO PR]
Dated: -25.0 to -23.0
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 19.72
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
District: South Oxfordshire
County: Oxfordshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.7A
Notes: 
Octavian, Caesar's adopted son and heir, was proclaimed Augustus in 27 BC, putting an end to the republican era of Rome. This is only the third example of this issue recorded on the database.