COIN (ROMAN)

A Republican silver denarius of Mark Antony, dating to the period 32-31 BC (Reece period 1). 'Aquila between standards' reverse. Travelling mint. Probably RRC no. 544.



Diameter: 16.7mm; thickness: 1.7mm. Weight: 3.05g.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley right, mast with banners at prow.
Obverse legend: [ANT. AVG] III. VIR. R. P. C
Reverse: Legionary eagle between [two standards].
Reverse legend: [LEG/...]
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.05
Diameter (mm): 16.7
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: North Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Ashwell
Discovery method: Metal detector