COIN (ROMAN)

A silver-plated copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period c. 19 BC to 16 BC (Reece Period 1). SIGNIS RECEPTIS reverse type depicting an aquila l. and a standard r. flanking S P Q R arranged around the clipeus virtutis inscribed CL V. Spanish mint of Colonia Patricia. RIC I (rev.ed.), p.47, no.86a.


Measuring c.18mm in diameter and weighing 2.94g (45.4gn). The coin has die axis 7 and is distorted through being nail-punched from the obverse. It has some wear.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Copper alloy
Obverse: Bare head right
Obverse legend: CAESAR  AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Aquila l. and a standard r. flanking S P Q R arranged around the clipeus virtutis inscribed CL V
Reverse legend: SIGNIS (above)  RECEPTIS (below)
Dated: -19.0 to -16.0
Weight (g): 2.94
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Swindon
County: Swindon
Region: South West
Place known as: Swindon
Discovery method: Metal detector