COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denarius of Augustus (31 BC- AD 14), dating to the period c.18 BC (Reece period 1). MAR VLT reverse type depicting a Domed temple with six columns, within which stands an aquila between two standards. Spanish mint (Uncertain mint 2). As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 48, no. 105b.



There is a chip below the head at 7 o'clock on the obverse.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Laureate bust left
Obverse legend: CAESARI-[AVGVSTO]
Reverse: Domed temple with six columns; within, aquila between two standards
Reverse legend: [MAR]-VL[T]
Dated: -18.0 to -18.0
Weight (g): 3.32
Diameter (mm): 18.3
Thickness (mm): 2.2
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Mid Devon
County: Devon
Place known as: Kentisbeare CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.105B