COIN (ROMAN)

Roman coin: silver denarius of Mark Anthony, dating to c.32-31BC. It is Legionary coinage made by a travelling mint. The obverse shows a Galley with banners. It is inscribed ANT AVG [           ]. The reverse depicts two Legionary Standards, with a Legionary eagle between them. 



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 (Grueber, 1970, 526).

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley, right.
Obverse legend: ANT AVG [          ]C
Reverse: Two standards with a legionary eagle between them. Only one standard is clear.
Reverse legend: Illegible due to wear.
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.15
Diameter (mm): 17.84
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Wicken
District: South Northamptonshire
County: Northamptonshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector