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Unique ID: DEV-2639CC
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), dating to the period c.18 BC (Reece Period 1). S P Q R reverse type depicting a domed tetrastyle temple with triumphal currus standing within, right, containing aquila and four miniature galloping horses. Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia (Cordoba)?). As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 49, no. 120.
Measurements: 15.1mm diameter, weight 3.4g
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This is a find of note and has been designated: For inclusion in British Numismatic Journal ‘Coin Register’
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa 18 BC
Date to: Circa 18 BC
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 15.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st October 2020 - Saturday 31st October 2020
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Augustus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41]
Mint or issue place: Spain
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Head of Augustus, laureate, left
Obverse inscription: CAESARI [AVGVSTO]
Reverse description: Domed tetrastyle temple with triumphal currus standing within, right, containing aquila and four miniature galloping horses
Reverse inscription: S.P-[Q R]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 120
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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