COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (31 BC-AD 14), dating to c.19 BC (Reece period 1). SIGNIS RECEPTIS reverse type depicting an Aquila to left, standard to right, flanking SPQR arranged around a shield inscribed CL V. Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). As BMC, p. 72, no. 417 passim; RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 47, no. 86a.



Measurements: 17.97mm in diameter and 3.53g in weight.

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Bare head right
Obverse legend: CAESAR AV[GVSTVS]
Reverse: Aquila to left, standard to right, flanking S P Q R arranged around a shield inscribed [CL-V]
Reverse legend: [SIGNIS]/RECEPT[IS]
Dated: -19.0 to -19.0
Weight (g): 3.53
Diameter (mm): 17.97
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Eythorne
District: Dover
County: Kent
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.86A