COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period of 18 BC to 16 BC (Reece Period 1). SPQR reverse type depicting a triumphal quadriga r. containing an aquila and surmounted by four miniature galloping horses. Spanish mint of Colonia Patricia RIC 1 (rev.ed.), p.48, no.108a.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: laureate head right
Obverse legend: [CAESARAV]GVSTO
Reverse: Triumphal quadriga right containing aquila and surmounted by four miniature galloping horses
Reverse legend: [SPQR]
Dated: -18.0 to -16.0
Weight (g): 3.54
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 2.5
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Sleaford
District: North Kesteven
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.108A