COIN (ROMAN)
A complete Roman silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC - AD 14) dating to the period 19 BC (Reece period 1). OB CIVIS SERVATOS reverse type, oak wreath containing inscription with ties bent upwards. Mint: Colonia Patricia. See: RIC I, revised edition, pp47, no. 77a. BMC no. 378.

Obverse description: Laureate bust right

Obverse inscription: CAESAR [AVGVSTVS]

Reverse description: Oak wreath, ties erect

Reverse inscription: OB CIVIS SERVA[TOS]

Dimensions: diameter: 17.83mm,  thickness: 2.05mm,  weight: 3.21g
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Laureate bust right
Obverse legend: CAESAR [AVGVSTVS]
Reverse: Oak wreath, ties erect
Reverse legend: OB CIVIS SERVA[TOS]
Dated: -19.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.21
Diameter (mm): 17.83
Thickness (mm): 2.05
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Climping
District: Arun
County: West Sussex
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.77A