COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), dating to the period c.19-18 BC (Reece period 1). S P Q R reverse type depicting a shield with the letters S P Q R / CL.V in two lines. Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta). As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 44, no. 42a.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Head of Augustus, right.
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse: A circular shield containing the letters SPQR / CL.V.
Dated: -19.0 to -18.0
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 20.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Welby
District: South Kesteven
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.42A
Notes: Recorded from details emailed by the finder.