COIN (ROMAN)
A complete silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), dating to 18 BC.

Description: This is a denarius of Reece Period 1, likely from the Spanish colonial mint.

Obverse: Laureate head right, the inscription reads: CAESAR[I]  [AU]GVSTO.

Reverse: Legionary eagle between standards in circular, hexstyle temple with domed roof, the inscription reads: MAR VLT.

Measurements: Diameter: 19.91 mm; Thickness: 1.81 mm and Weight: 3.37 g.

Discussion: See RIC 105a.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: CAESAR[I]  [AU]GVSTO
Reverse: Legionary eagle between standards in circular, hexstyle temple with domed roof
Reverse legend: MAR VLT
Dated: -19.0 to -17.0
Weight (g): 3.37
Diameter (mm): 19.91
Thickness (mm): 1.81
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Saltwood
District: Folkestone and Hythe
County: Kent
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.105A