COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (31 BC-AD 14), dating to the period 29-27 BC (Reece period 1). IMP CAESAR reverse type depicting a Rostral column surmounted by a cloaked figure, possibly of Octavian, holding spear and parazonium. Uncertain Italian mint. As RIC I (2nd ed.) p. 60, no. 271; BMC p. 103, no. 633.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Italian mint
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: No legend
Reverse: Rostral column surmounted by a cloaked figure, possibly of Octavian, holding spear and parazonium
Reverse legend: IMP-CAESAR
Dated: -29.0 to -27.0
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 22.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.271
Notes: 
Image courtesy of the finder.