COIN (ROMAN)

A siver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), dating to the period AD c.19-18 BC (Reece Period 1). Victory flying right, holding wreath above shield reverse type. Uncertain Spanish mint. RIC I (revised ed.), p. 44, no. 45.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Bare head right.
Obverse legend: [CAESAR AVGVSTV]S
Reverse: [SPQR] in fields. Victory flying right, holding wreath above shield inscribed [CL V].
Dated: -19.0 to -18.0
Weight (g): 2.97
Diameter (mm): 15.6
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Farndon
District: Newark and Sherwood
County: Nottinghamshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.45