COIN (ROMAN)

Silver coin. Republican denarius of Mark Anthony (42-31 BC), reverse dedicated to Leg. VIII.



Obverse description: Galley sailing right.



Obverse inscription: ANT AVG



Reverse description: Legionary eagle and standard.



Reverse inscription: LEG VIII



Diameter: 17.2mm, Weight: 3.46gms, die axis: 6

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley sailing right
Obverse legend: ANT AVG
Reverse: Legionary eagle and standard.
Reverse legend: LEG VIII
Dated: -42.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.46
Diameter (mm): 17.2
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: near Market Rasen
Discovery method: Metal detector