COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), dating to the period c.18 BC (Reece period 1). S P Q R reverse type depicting a Domed tetrastyle temple with triumphal currus standing within, right, containing aquila and four miniature galloping horses. Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia). RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 49, no. 120.



This coin is possibly a contemporary copy due to the condition of the silver

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Laureate head left
Obverse legend: [CAESARI] AVGVSTO
Reverse: Domed tetrastyle temple with triumphal currus standing within, right, containing aquila and four miniature galloping horses
Reverse legend: S P - Q R (in field)
Dated: -18.0 to -18.0
Weight (g): 3.23
Diameter (mm): 18.4
Thickness (mm): 2.4
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Shrewsbury
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.120