COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Roman Republican denarius of Marc Anthony, dating to 31 - 32 BC (Reece Period 1). Legionary issue; obverse of praetorian galley, ANT.AVG [...]RPC. Reverse of aquila between two standards, LEG XVII, denoting the 7th legion. The coin is 20.38mm in diameter, 1.74mm in thickness and weighs 2.85g.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Praetorian galley
Obverse legend: ANT.AVG[...]PRC
Reverse: Aquila between two standards
Reverse legend: LEG XVII
Dated: -31.0 to -32.0
Weight (g): 2.85
Diameter (mm): 20.38
Thickness (mm): 1.74
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Nateby
District: Eden
County: Cumbria
Region: North West
Discovery method: Metal detector