COIN (ROMAN)

A denarius of Augustus dating to 15-13 BC (Reece Period 1);  IMP X ACT reverse type depicting Apollo Citharoedus standing left in long drapery, holding plectrum in right hand and a lyre in left hand. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I (rev.ed.) p. 52, no. 171a. 

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Head right
Obverse legend: [AVGVSTVS] DIVI F
Reverse: Apollo Citharoedus standing left in long drapery holding plectrum in right hand and lyre in left hand
Reverse legend: IMP X  ACT
Dated: -15.0 to -13.0
Weight (g): 3.26
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Teignbridge
County: Devon
Region: South West
Place known as: Ipplepen
Discovery method: Metal detector