COIN (ROMAN)

A base silver Republican denarius of Mark Antony dating to the period 32 - 31 BC (Reece Period 1). LEG II reverse depicting legionary eagle between two standards. Travelling mint. The debased nature of this coinage meant that is remained in circulation for an extended period into the 3rd century AD so are most often found in very worn condition or with bankers' assay marks. 



Probably RRC 544/18. Diameter 17mm, Weight 2.68g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Galley right
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): 2.68
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap
District: North Kesteven
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.18