COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman republican denarius of Mark Antony (43 BC-31 BC) dating to c. 42 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: M.ANTONI IMP; bust right. Reverse: III VIR R.P.C.; distyle temple; within, medallion bearing radiate bust of Sol, facing, draped. Travelling mint. RRC, p. 512, no. 496/1.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Bust of Antony right
Obverse legend: M.ANT[ONI.IMP]
Reverse: Distyle temple; within, medallion bearing radiate bust of Sol, facing, draped
Reverse legend: III VIR [R P C]
Dated: -42.0 to -42.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 17.9
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: County Durham
County: County Durham
Region: North East
Place known as: Binchester
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-496.1