COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14) dating to the period c. 18-16 BC (Reece Period 1). AVGVSTVS reverse type depicting a capricorn facing right, holding a globe and rudder with a cornucopia above its back. Spanish Mint 2 (Colonia Patricia?). RIC I (2nd ed), p. 50, no. 126; BMC I, p. 62, no. 347.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Bare head right
Reverse: Capricorn right holding globe and rudder; above cornucopia
Reverse legend: AVGVSTVS
Dated: -18.0 to -16.0
Weight (g): 3.8
Diameter (mm): 18.12
Thickness (mm): 3.48
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Corroded
Parish: Constantine
District: Cornwall
County: Cornwall
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.126