COIN (ROMAN)

A plated silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), dating to the period c.19-16 BC (Reece Period 1). SIGNIS RECEPTIS reverse type depicting a standard left and an aquila right flanking S P Q R arranged around the clipeus virtutis inscribed CL V. Spanish mint of Colonia Patricia. RIC I (2nd.ed.), p.47, no.87a.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Bare head right.
Obverse legend: CAESAR [AVGVSTVS]
Reverse: A standard, l., and an aquila, r.,  flanking the clipeus virtutis inscribed CL V.
Reverse legend: [SIGNIS RECEPTIS S P Q R]
Dated: -19.0 to -16.0
Weight (g): 2.3
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Bidford-on-Avon
District: Stratford-on-Avon
County: Warwickshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector