COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period c. 19 BC to 16 BC (Reece Period 1). AVGVSTVS reverse type depicting a capricorn r. holding a globe attached to a rudder; a cornucopia above its back. Spanish mint of Colonia Patricia. RIC I (rev.ed.), p.50, no.126.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Bare head r.
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Capricorn r. holding globe attached to a rudder; a cornucopia above its back
Reverse legend: AVGVST[VS]
Dated: -19.0 to -16.0
Weight (g): 2.7
Diameter (mm): 17.42
Thickness (mm): 2.22
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wealden
County: East Sussex
Region: South East
Place known as: Near Ringmer
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.126