COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman quinarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), dating to the period c.25-23 BC (Reece period 1). P CARIS I LEG reverse type depicting Victory standing right crowning trophy, dagger and curved sword at base. Mint of Emertia (Spain). RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 41, no. 1a.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Quinarius
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Bare head right
Obverse legend: AVGVST (retrograde)
Reverse: Victory standing right crowning trophy; dagger and curved sword at base
Reverse legend: [P CARIS] I LEG
Dated: -25.0 to -23.0
Weight (g): 1.63
Diameter (mm): 12.3
Thickness (mm): 2.1
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Albrighton
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.1A