COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Roman legionary denarius, possibly of Mark Antony (c.32-31 BC) with traces of a galley on the reverse, travelling mint, RRC 522. The thickness and the fabric of the denarius suggest a worn Mark Antony coin (Sam Moorhead pers comm).

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: head facing right
Obverse legend: illegible
Reverse: possible galley
Reverse legend: illegible
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 17.7
Thickness (mm): 2.7
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Corroded
Parish: Ludgvan
District: Cornwall
County: Cornwall
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-522.1