COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius struck by Mark Antony, dating to 32-31 BC (Reece Period 1), honouring Legio V: Galley / military standards. Struck at a Travelling Mint in the Aegean Sea region shortly before the Battle of Actium. RRC p. 540, no. 544/18.



These denarii are often found very worn, Because they were made from debased silver they were not hoarded at the time of issue. Therefore, they could remain in circulation for up to around 250 years.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley
Obverse legend: ANT.AVG, III.VIR.R.P.C
Reverse: Legionary Eagle between two standards
Reverse legend: LEG V
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.8
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 1.6
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Eshton
District: Craven
County: North Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.18