COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver coin: a legionary denarius of Mark Antony, struck at the travelling mint to finance a campaign against Octavian. It dates from 32-31BC. It is struck on an irregular flan that is 18.2mm long, 16.5mm wide and 1.5mm thick. It weighs 2.59gm. The coin is very worn and the legion it honours cannot be identified.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: A galley with oars sailing to the right.
Obverse legend: ANT. AVG [/IIIVIR. R. P. C.]
Reverse: A legionary eagle between two standards. The name of the legion is not visible on this coin owing to the degree of wear.
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.59
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Burton Agnes
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector