COIN (ROMAN)

Silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC - AD 41). Mint of Lyon, c. 2 BC - AD 4. Reverse: [C L CAESARES, AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT]; Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing with spears and shields; between spears a simpulum and lituus.



RIC I, pp. 55-6, cf. 207 passim



Reece Period 1

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
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: -27.0 to 41.0
Weight (g): 1.3
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Lancashire
County: Lancashire
Region: North West
Place known as: Burscough
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.207