COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), dating to the period c.19-18 BC (Reece Period 1). OB CIVIS SERVATOS reverse type, depicting oak wreath with erect ties. Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?). RIC I p. 44, no.40b. This coin has been pierced.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Bare head left
Obverse legend: [CAESAR] AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Oak wreath, ties erect.
Reverse legend: [OB CIVES] SERVATOS
Dated: -19.0 to -18.0
Weight (g): 2.36
Diameter (mm): 18.51
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Barnby in the Willows
District: Newark and Sherwood
County: Nottinghamshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.40B