COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period 18 BC to 16 BC (Reece Period 1). CAESARI AVGVSTO reverse type depicting a triumphal quadriga, right, surmounted by four miniature galloping horses. Spanish mint of Colonia Patricia. RIC I (rev.ed.), p.48, no.99.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Toga picta over tunica palmata between an aquila and a wreath.
Obverse legend: S P Q R PARENT CONS SVO
Reverse: Triumphal quadriga right, surmounted by four miniature galloping horses.
Reverse legend: CAESARI AVGVSTO
Dated: -18.0 to -16.0
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: North Kesteven
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Kirkby la Thorpe
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.99
Notes: 
ID from photo sent by finder.