COIN (ROMAN)
Silver denarius of Mark Antony, circa 31BC. This is an example of the 'legionary' coinage struck under Mark Antony to honour the legions and praetorian cohorts. Unfortunately in this instance the part of the coin detailing which legion is honoured is illegible.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Praetorian Galley right
Obverse legend: ]VIR[
Reverse: Eagle going right between two standards
Reverse legend: LEG [ ]
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.87
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 1.0
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: West Lindsey
Discovery method: Metal detector