COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), dating to c. 19 BC (Reece Period 1). MAR VLT reverse type depicting round domed temple with four columns; within, Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, right hand holding aquila, trophy over left shoulder. Mint of Spain ("Uncertain mint 2"/Colonia Patricia?). RIC I, p. 47, no. 69a.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Bare head right.
Obverse legend: [CAESAR AVGVSTVS]
Reverse: [MAR] VLT to left and right of round domed temple with four columns; within, Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, right hand holding aquila, trophy over left shoulder.
Reverse legend: [MAR] VLT
Dated: -19.0 to -19.0
Weight (g): 2.7
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Snaith and Cowick
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.69A
Notes: 
The coin has not been seen by the recorder and was recording using photographs and information provided by the finder. Therefore this record might not meet the normal standards of PAS records.