Silver Denarius of Augustus struck either at the mint of Brundisium or Rome c. 29-27 BC.<\/p>\n
Obverse: Helmeted head of Mars right, V shaped punched stamp below plume on helmet, another in front of nose (more tick shaped than V shaped) IMP below head<\/p>\n
Reverse: Worn: Poorly preserved shield with eight rayed star at centre [lying on crossed spear and sword]. Around edge of shield CAESAR, external to shield initial T directly positioned above C (which is actually the base of a spear) , crescent shaped mark below AE of Caesar<\/p>\n
Reece Period: 1 Pre Claudian<\/p>\n
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Silver Roman denarius of Augustus, minted in Italy 27 BC- AD14.<\/p>\n\n
Obv; Laureate head right; \/<\/p>\n\n
Rev; Rostral column surmounted by Octavian (?), holding spear and parazonium; IMP CAESAR<\/p>\n\n
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A Denarius of Augustus (29-27)
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