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COIN
Unique ID: LEIC-069867
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period of 18 BC to 16 BC (Reece Period 1). SPQR reverse type depicting a triumphal quadriga r. containing an aquila and surmounted by four miniature galloping horses. Spanish mint of Colonia Patricia RIC 1 (rev.ed.), p.48, no.108a.
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly 18 BC
Date to: Circa 16 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Weight: 3.54 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 14th October 2009
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
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: laureate head right
Obverse inscription: [CAESARAV]GVSTO
Reverse description: Triumphal quadriga right containing aquila and surmounted by four miniature galloping horses
Reverse inscription: [SPQR]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
RIC Identifier: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 108A
Coin references
- RIC : I (2nd ed.) p.48, no.108a
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
Parish or ward: Sleaford (Civil Parish)
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