COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (c.27 BC-AD 14), dating to the period c.19-18 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR AVGVSTVS reverse type depicting the legend above and below two laurel branches. Spanish mint I (Caesaraugustus?). RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 43, no. 33a.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Oak-wreathed bust facing right
Reverse: Two laurel branches with inscription above and below
Reverse legend: CAESAR/AVGVSTVS
Dated: -19.0 to -18.0
Weight (g): 3.6
Diameter (mm): 19.39
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wycombe
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Wycombe
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.33A