COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period c. 19 BC to 16 BC (Reece Period 1). OB CIVIS SERVATOS reverse type depicting an oak wreath with ties erect in centre. Spanish mint of Colonia Patricia. RIC  I ( rev.ed.), p.47, no.75a.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Bare head right
Obverse legend: CAESAR [AVGVST]VS
Reverse: Legend above and below an oak wreath with its ties erect in centre
Reverse legend: OB CIVIS SERVATOS
Dated: -19.0 to -16.0
Weight (g): 3.37
Diameter (mm): 16.7
Thickness (mm): 2.18
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Adwick
District: Doncaster
County: Doncaster
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.75A