COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD), dating to 19 - 15 BC. Reece period 1. SIGNIS RECEPTIS reverse type, depicting an Aquila left with standard to the right, flanking shield with SPQR inscribed around. Spanish mint of Colonia Patricia.

Diameter 18.6 mm, thickness 1.7 mm and weight 2.68 g.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Head of Augustus bare right.
Obverse legend: CAESAR [AVGVS]TVS
Reverse: Round shield with S P Q R in corners between aquila, left, and standard, right
Reverse legend: SIGNIS [RECEPTIS]:
Dated: -19.0 to -15.0
Weight (g): 2.68
Diameter (mm): 18.6
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Ashleyhay
District: Amber Valley
County: Derbyshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.68