COIN (ROMAN)

Denarius of Augustus. RIC 207 (c. 2 BC - c. AD 4 or later).

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Bust laureate right
Obverse legend: CAESARAVGVSTUSDIVIFPATER[PATRIAE
Reverse: Gaius and Lucius on left and right
   standing front, each togate and resting 
   hand on shield; behind each shield a
   spear; above on left a simpulum, on 
   right a lituus
Reverse legend: CLCAESARES (in exergue) AVGVSTIFCOSDESIGPRINCIVVENT
Dated: -2.0 to 4.0
Weight (g): 3.64
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector