2015 year old Silver Denarius of Augustus on first hunt of the season

[Westfront]

First barley is cut here and fields are grubbed. Went out today to look if one of our roman sites is ready to hunt. We found only one, but one with good finds in the past. I wasn't disappointed today. It's a low trash field because it's detected since years. We spent 5hrs detecting, the farmer drove by checking who's on his field, he waved and wished good luck.
4 roman coins turned up with one silver. I absolute love this Denarius because of the history behind. Augustus was the first roman emperor. Roman Republic ended with his father Julius Caesar. He lived around the time of Christ's birth, was named in the Bible, gave the month August his name and the find was made almost exact 2001 years after his death in august 14 ad.

Roman Empire 2 b.C. - 4 a.D.
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head at right.
Reverse: (AVGV)STI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C L CAESARES below, Gaius and Lucius standing front, each with a hand resting on a round shield and a spear; in field above, a lituus right and simpulum left.

A better Follis of Constantinus turned up also. Trier mint 316 ad. Another great find was an Amphora handle frag with 2" diameter, making it the biggest handle i've ever found. Must been a huge thing!

 

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[Westfront]

Wow - I'm can't even imagine making a find like that. Makes my hammered silver look like modern clad . Absolutely stunning!!

Thanks Bill! Your hammereds may look modern to you, compared to roman coins your's are really rare and a dreamfind for everyone!

 

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[Westfront]

Genius minds think alike! I'm glad someone else thinks this is banner material. I too think this is one of the best coins I've seen on here.

Banner banner banner baby!!!

Steve

Steve and Ahab, i never thought about finding a coin minted in the year 0. Give or take a few years....It's really the history behind what makes this find so special, not the coin itself. I don't know how many people think about a find this way. Thanks to you both, we share the same thinking.

 

[Mickthepik]

FANTASTIC FINDS!!! Have a great rest of the season!!

 

[landmagnet]

A great start to the season. apart from the silver, the amphora handle does look like it was a giant piece!

congratulations.

 

[Westfront]

A great start to the season. apart from the silver, the amphora handle does look like it was a giant piece!

congratulations.

Thank you, Sir! That handle was fresh broken on one end, i looked around to find the broken off piece, but it wasn't on top. I like to know what it was. Very different clay like usual with fine pebble. It's raspy but different to the spanish oil amphory clay.

 

[uglymailman]

Really? This has been on for a week and not banner? I thought it would be so I didn't vote. Guess I'll correct that now.

 

[Erik in NJ]

Well the spoon from the SS Atlantic (with provenance) an ultra rare find and an AMAZING piece of history didn't make the banner either (thumbs down!)

 

[g-olden years]

Just now saw your amazing post & love the historical background - Congrats! Andi

 

[Westfront]

Well the spoon from the SS Atlantic (with provenance) an ultra rare find and an AMAZING piece of history didn't make the banner either (thumbs down!)

I've seen this post. That spoon is real history and worth to be on top.

 

[BuckleBoy]

That is one great Roman Silver you dug! Congratulations on a beautiful coin, and some excellent finds.

Best Wishes,

Buckleboy

 

[Westfront]

Thanks Buck! It was great to be back in the field again and come home with some nice finds!

 

[BavariaJeff]

Beautiful Roman silver and other Roman coins Westfront