COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (31 BC-AD 14) dating to the period c. 29-27 BC (Reece Period 1). IMP CAESAR reverse type depicting Octavian, veiled and laureate, ploughing with yoke of oxen to the right, holding a whip. Uncertain Italian mint. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 60, no. 272.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Head of Apollo, laureate, right
Reverse: Octavian, veiled and draped, driving a yoke of oxen right, whip in left hand
Reverse legend: IMP CAES(AR)
Dated: -29.0 to -27.0
Weight (g): 3.15
Diameter (mm): 21.5
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Uttlesford
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Uttlesford
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.272