COIN (ROMAN)

Roman coin: A silver Republican denarius, minted under Octavian in 36BC. (Reece Period 1). The reverse type is  DIVO·IVL COS·ITER·ET·TER·DESIG depicting a tetrastyle temple; within, figure wearing veil and holding lituus in right hand; on architrave, inscription; within pediment, star; on left, lighted altar; around, inscription. Ref: RRC 540/2. 


Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Octavian
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Bust facing right, bare headed. Bearded.
Obverse legend: IMP CAESAR DIVI F III VIR ITER R P C
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple; within, figure wearing veil and holding lituus in right hand; on architrave, inscription 'DIVO·IVL'; within pediment, possible star; on left, lighted altar; around, inscription. Border of dots.  The reverse also has a C-shaped stamp in he centre.
Reverse legend: COS ITER ET TER [DESIG]
Dated: -36.0 to -36.0
Weight (g): 2.95
Diameter (mm): 18.8
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Mancetter
District: North Warwickshire
County: Warwickshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-540.2