COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denarius republican coin of Mark Antony, dating to 32-31 BC (Reece period 1), Legionary Denarius for Legio IX. Travelling Mint. RRC p. 540, no. 544/23.



Obverse legend reads [ANT AVG] III VIR R P [C]. Obverse shows Galley right, mast with banners at prow. Reverse legend reads [...] LEG IX. Reverse shows Legionary eagle between two standards. Die axis is 6 or 7 o'clock. Weight is 2.87g, diameter is 18.12mm, thickness is 1.47mm.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
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. Faint inscription LEG IX between the standards and either side of the eagle
Reverse legend: LEG IX
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.87
Diameter (mm): 18.12
Thickness (mm): 1.47
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Aylesbury Vale
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Nr Wendover
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.23