COIN (ROMAN)

Silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), dating to c. 18 BC (Reece Period 1) at uncertain mint located in Spain:



Obverse: Roman eagle (aquila), toga picta and tunica palmata, and wreath S.P.Q.R. PARE // CONS SVO



Reverse: Slow guadriga ornamented with one Victory and palmette design.



References: RIC I, p. 48, no. 96

Ruler: Augustus
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Roman eagle (aquila), toga picta and tunica palmata, and wreath
Obverse legend: S.P.Q.R. PARE, CONS SVO
Reverse: Slow quadriga right with ornamented panels and surmounted by four miniature galloping horses
Reverse legend: (CAESARI AVGVSTO)
Dated: -18.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.49
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Brigstock
District: East Northamptonshire
County: Northamptonshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).aug.96