COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of Augustus dating to the period c. 19-16 BC (Reece Period 1). AVGVSTVS reverse type depicting a capricorn right holding a globe attached to a rudder; a cornucopia above its back. Spanish mint of Colonia Patricia. RIC I (2nd ed.), p.50, no.126.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Mintmark: .
Obverse: Bare head right
Reverse: Capricorn right holding globe and rudder;  above cornupiae
Reverse legend: AVGVSTVS
Dated: -19.0 to -16.0
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 19.1
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Dartford
County: Kent
Region: South East
Place known as: Bedsham
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.126