COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period c. 19 BC to 16 BC (Reece Period 1). AVGVSTVS reverse type depicting a capricorn r. holding a globe attached to a rudder; a cornucopia above its back. Spanish mint of Colonia Patricia. RIC I (rev.ed.), p.50, no.126.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Bare head right
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Capricorn right, holding globe attached to a rudder, cornucopia on its back
Reverse legend: AVGVSTVS
Dated: -19.0 to -16.0
Weight (g): 3.45
Thickness (mm): 2.4
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Woodhall Spa
Discovery method: Metal detector