COIN (ROMAN)

An extremely worn Roman silver denarius of Mark Anthony (42-30 BC), likely a Legionary denarius dating to 32-31 BC (Reece period 1). Unknown reverse type due to wear, but almost certainly depicting a legionary eagle between two standards. Travelling mint.



Obverse description: Galley right.



Obverse inscription: [ANT AVG] [III VIR. R. P. C.].



Reverse description: Unknown due to wear, but likely a legionary eagle between two standards.



Reverse inscription: Illegible.



Diameter: 15.63mm. Thickness: 1.89mm. Die axis: Unknown.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley right.
Obverse legend: [ANT AVG] [III VIR. R. P. C.].
Reverse: Unknown due to wear, but likely a legionary eagle between two standards.
Reverse legend: Illegible.
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.41
Diameter (mm): 15.63
Thickness (mm): 1.89
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Hampton Lovett
District: Wychavon
County: Worcestershire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector