COIN (ROMAN)

Silver republican denarius, minted between 32 - 31 BC (Reece Period 1) by M. Antonius, Mint: moving with the moneyer. Reverse Legend: LEG XV. Reverse type legionary eagle between two standards. Obverse depicts a Galley. RRC Vol I p 539 - 41, No. 544/30. Minted to honour Legion XV.



Diameter: 18 mm

Thickness: 1.46 mm

Weight: 2.8 g


Ref: Crawford, M, H, 1974, 'Roman Republican Coinage I & II, page 539 - 41 & plate LXIV, ref no 544.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Mintmark: -
Obverse: Galley
Obverse legend: ANT AVG III VIR R.P.C
Reverse: Legionary Eagle spread winged between two standards.
Reverse legend: LEG XV
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.8
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 1.46
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Shenstone
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.30