COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC- AD 14) dating to 15-13 BC, Reece Period 1. 



Mint of Rome. IMP X ACT reverse type depicting Apollo standing left, holding plectrum in right hand and lyre in left hand. As RIC I (second edition) Augustus 171A



Measurements: 18.1mm diameter, 1.9mm thickness, weight 3.28g.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Bare headed bust, right
Obverse legend: AVGVSTVS/ DIVI F
Reverse: Apollo standing left, holding plectrum in right hand and lyre in left hand
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: -15.0 to -13.0
Weight (g): 3.28
Diameter (mm): 18.1
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Plymtree
District: East Devon
County: Devon
Discovery method: Metal detector