COIN (ROMAN)
A worn and incomplete silver Roman denarius of Augustus dating to 19 BC (Reece Period 1). [SIGNIS RECEPTIS] reverse type depicting Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing front, head right, holding aquila in right hand and standard on left shoulder. Mint of Colonia Patricia. Cf. RIC I Augustus 82A.
Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Head of Augustus, bare, right.
Obverse legend: [CAESA]R AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing front, head right, holding aquila in right hand and standard on left shoulder.
Reverse legend: [...]
Dated: -19.0 to -19.0
Weight (g): 2.7
Diameter (mm): 19.09
Thickness (mm): 1.73
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Theydon Garnon
District: Epping Forest
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.82A
Notes: Recorded from details emailed by the finder.