COIN (ROMAN)
A worn copper alloy dupondius or as, possibly of Augustus (27 BC- AD 14), with a large S C reverse.  Mint of Rome. c.f. RIC I, p. 65ff
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: As
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust facing right
Obverse legend: Illegible
Reverse: Large SC
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: -27.0 to 14.0
Weight (g): 9.5
Diameter (mm): 27.02
Parish: GUILDFORD
District: Guildford
County: Surrey
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: The style of the S C on the reverse is consistent with Asses struck by moneyers under Augustus.  Such coins are very rare in Britain.  The Finds Adviser would need to see this coin to confirm identification and possibly to identify it more precisely to a particular issue.