COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver legionary type denarius issued for the 7th Legion 'Claudia' under Mark Antony and dating to c. 32-31 BC (Reece Period 1). Travelling mint with Antony. Obverse: ANT AVG, III VIR R P C, Galley right. Reverse: LEG VII, legionary eagle between two standards. RRC p. 540, no. 544/20. A crescent-shaped bankers mark has been stamped into the obverse, and aside from some wear on this face the coin survives in reasonable condition.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Oared galley facing right, banners and standards at prow
Obverse legend: [ANT AVG] III VIR [R P C]
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards
Reverse legend: LEG VII
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.02
Diameter (mm): 21.0
Thickness (mm): 1.2
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Place known as: Near Walesby
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.20