COIN (ROMAN)
A silver denarius of Octavian / Augustus, Shield reverse, Uncertain Mint, before 27 BC.  RIC I, 543b 
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Bare headed bust facing left
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Round shield [with three worn concentric rows of studs and central boss]
Reverse legend: [IMP CAESAR DIVI F]
Dated: -27.0 to 1.0
Weight (g): 2.72
Diameter (mm): 18.53
Thickness (mm): 1.59
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Rother
County: East Sussex
Region: South East
Place known as: Battle
Discovery method: Metal detector