COIN (ROMAN)

Half of a Roman Republican denarius of Mark Antony, dating to 32-31 BC (Reece Period 1), honouring Legio III. Struck at a travelling mint. RRC p. 540, no. 544/15. The coin has been broken in half and the break appears to be recent.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley left .
Obverse legend: [ANT AVG] III VIR R P C
Reverse: Standards, the eagle facing right, LEG III between.
Reverse legend: LEG III
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 1.7
Diameter (mm): 18.18
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Leigh
District: Malvern Hills
County: Worcestershire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector