COIN (ROMAN)
A complete Roman silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD14 ) dating to the period 2 BC- AD4 (Reece period 1). C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT reverse type depicitng Gaius and Lucius standing, facing; shield and spears between them; simpulum and lituus above. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. RIC I 207; RSC 43

Measurements: diameter 18.01mm; weight 3.38g

Discussion: This type commemorates Gaius and Lucius Caesars, the grandsons of Augustus by Marcus Agrippa, as heirs to the imperial throne. Gaius became Princeps Iuventutis in 5 BC and Lucius in 2 BC. Their respective deaths in 4 AD and 2 AD were later attributed to Augustus' wife, Livia, to secure the throne for her son, the future emperor, Tiberius."
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Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE
Reverse: Gaius and Lucius standing, facing; shield and spears between them; simpulum and lituus above.
Reverse legend: C L CAESARER AVGVSTI F COS [DESIG PRINC IVVENT]
Dated: -2.0 to 4.0
Weight (g): 3.38
Diameter (mm): 18.01
Thickness (mm): 2.3
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Tendring
County: Essex
Place known as: East of Colchester
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.207