COIN (ROMAN)

A denarius of Mark Anthony, 32-31BC. Legionary Coinage. Galley/Legionary Standards.



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
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley
Obverse legend: ANT AVG III VIR PC
Reverse: Legionary standards
Reverse legend: LEG XVI[.]
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.15
Diameter (mm): 17.53
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Colmworth
District: Bedford
County: Bedford
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector