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 the legend in three lines within an oak wreath with its ties bent upwards.  Spanish mint of Colonia Patricia. RIC I (rev.ed.), p.47, no. 77.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Bare head right
Obverse legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Legend within an oak wreath with its ties bent upwards
Reverse legend: OB CIVIS SERVATOS
Dated: -19.0 to -16.0
Weight (g): 3.24
Diameter (mm): 19.1
Thickness (mm): 2.8
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Somerset
County: Somerset
Region: South West
Place known as: Chalton Musgrove
Discovery method: Metal detector