COIN (ROMAN)
A worn silver Roman denarius of Augustus dating to 18-17 BC (Reece period 1). [CIVIB ET] SIGN MILIT A PART [RECVPER] reverse type depicting a triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga, figures to the right and left. Mint of Colonia Patricia (Spain). Cf. RIC I (second edition) Augustus 134-137.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Head of Augustus, bare, right.
Obverse legend: [...]OS XI TRI POT VI
Reverse: Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga, figures to the right and left
Reverse legend: [...]SIGN MILIT A PART[...]
Dated: -18.0 to -17.0
Weight (g): 3.26
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Kilmiston
District: Winchester
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.134A
Notes: Recorded from details emailed by the finder.