COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD14) dating to c. 19 BC (Reece Period 1). Unclear reverse type: either OB CIVIS / SERVATOS above and below shield inscribed with S P Q R / CL V in two lines, within an oak-wreath, or SIGNIS / RECEPTIS above and below shield inscribed CL V, with S P Q R in corners between eagle and standard. Spanish mint. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 47, cf. nos. 79b, 86b, 87b.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Bare head left
Obverse legend: CA[ESAR] AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Shield inscribed with [S P Q R / CL V] in two lines, within an oak-wreath or shield inscribed [CL V], with [S P Q R] in corners, between eagle and standard
Reverse legend: [OB CIVIS / SERVATOS] or [SIGNIS / RECEPTIS]
Dated: -19.0 to -19.0
Weight (g): 2.89
Diameter (mm): 20.75
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Corroded
Parish: Seaton
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector