Augustus Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 19BC SIGNIS RECEPTIS RIC 86a (Provenanced to 1879) Trajan The coin measures 21mm in

The coin measures 21mm in diameter and weighs 11

00g weight

Each coin is slightly larger than a quarter and is made of silver

The Russian government decided to put that platinum to use

Less than a decade later

Augustus Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 19BC SIGNIS RECEPTIS RIC 86a (Provenanced to 1879) Trajan The coin measures 21mm inObverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, Head of Augustus, bare, right Reverse: SIGNIS RECEPTIS, Round shield inscribed CL V, with S P Q R in corners between aquila, left, and standard, right Date: c. 19 15 B. C., RIC 76a (Colonia Patricia mint) Size: 18mm diameter, 3. 71g weight Composition: Silver Banker's mark This coin was discovered in 1879 in Portugal. In the winter of 1879, near the town of Santo Estvo in northern Portugal, Roman ruins were discovered on the