COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman republican silver coin; a denarius of Mark Antony struck at a mint moving with him in the Eastern Mediterranean (32 - 31BC). It has a diameter of 18.1mm and is 2.2mm thick. It weighs 3.27g. This coin is part of the 'legionary' coinage, produced to honour the 23 legions and other cohorts. Different varieties celebrate different legions. This example is dedicated to the second legion. These coins often circulated into the third century AD (and their condition usually reflects this). This is a fairly clear example which suggests that it did not circulate for so long. For reference see RRC 544 and Sear's "Roman coins and Their Values", Volume 1, number 1479 - 1484.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley
Obverse legend: ANT•AVG / III VIR•R•P•C
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards
Reverse legend: LEG II
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.27
Diameter (mm): 18.1
Thickness (mm): 2.2
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Hampole
District: Doncaster
County: Doncaster
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector