COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period 18 BC to 16 BC (Reece Period 1). CAESARI AVGVSTO reverse type depicting a triumphal quadriga, right, surmounted by four miniature galloping horses. Spanish mint of Colonia Patricia. RIC I (rev.ed.), p.48, no.97.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Toga picta over tunica between an aquila and a wreath
Obverse legend: [S P Q R PARENTI] CONS SVO
Reverse: Triumphal quadriga going right surmounted by miniture team of four horses
Reverse legend: CAESARI [AVGVSTO]
Dated: -18.0 to -16.0
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 18.05
Thickness (mm): 2.19
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Berkshire
County: West Berkshire
Place known as: Wickham
Discovery method: Metal detector