COIN (ROMAN)
An incomplete plated contemporary copy of a Roman silver denarius of Augustus dating to 19-18 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR AVG[VSTV]S reverse with legend in two lines above and below laurel branches flanking S P Q R around shield inscribed CL V. Mint of Caesaraugusta. Cf. RIC I Augustus 36A.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Spain
Mintmark: - // -
Obverse: Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right.
Reverse: Legend in two lines above and below laurel branches flanking S P Q R around shield inscribed CL V.
Reverse legend: CAESAR AVG[VSTV]S
Dated: 19.0 to 18.0
Weight (g): 1.36
Diameter (mm): 18.6
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Ropley
District: East Hampshire
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.36A