COIN (ROMAN)
A silver denarius of Mark Anthony's 'Legionary coinage', 32-31BC. Reece period 1,
ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley right; Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards. The reverse surface has many scratch marks and the bottom half is damaged, therefore the reverse legend is unclear. Crawford 544ff. 

These coins were struck by Mark Antony for the use of his fleet and legions when he was preparing for the struggle with Octavius, which culminated in the Battle of Actium on the 2nd of September, 31 BC. 

A similar coin has been discovered in the same field as this one (PUBLIC-191E22). 


Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Praetorian galley right with sceptre tied to prow
Obverse legend: [ANT AVG III.VIR.]R.P.C
Reverse: Legionary eagle (aquila) between two standards
Dated: 31.0 to 32.0
Weight (g): 2.5
Diameter (mm): 16.64
Thickness (mm): 2.12
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Adforton
District: County of Herefordshire
County: County of Herefordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector