Record ID: HESH-0333D4 - ROMAN coin

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Coin

Unique ID: HESH-0333D4

Object type certainty: Certain

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Silver Denarius of Augustus, 27 BC - AD 14, Mint of Lugdunum, 15-13BC. Class: RIC I, p. 53, no. 173b

Notes:

This type is more commonly found with the head of Augustus facing r. The left facing head is rare.

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: 15 BC
Date to: 13 BC

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 3.06 g
Diameter: 19.2 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Augustus [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Lyon (Lugdunum) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Bare head facing left
Obverse inscription: AVGVSTVS DIVI F
Reverse description: Diana standing with head left holding spear and bow; to left, dog at feet. In field either side of Diana IMP / X
Reverse inscription: IMP X
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Status: Regular

Coin references

RIC : 1 173b

Spatial data

Region: West Midlands
County: Herefordshire
District: Herefordshire
Parish: Breinton

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr Peter Reavill - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Peter Reavill - [view all attributed records]

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