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 [CL V] at centre. Probably Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta). cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 44, no. 42a.



Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Bare head right
Obverse legend: [CAESAR AVGVSTVS]
Reverse: A circular shield probably with the letters SPQR round it and the letters CL/V.
Reverse legend: [SPQR/CL V]
Dated: -19.0 to -18.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 21.3
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Purton
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.42A