COIN (ROMAN)

A very worn Roman silver legionary denarius of Marc Antony, dating to the period c. 32-31 BC. Legionary eagle between standards reverse type, for the 9th Legion. Travelling mint issue.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Praetorian galley
Obverse legend: [ANT AVG III VIR RPC]
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards
Reverse legend: LEG VIIII
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.6
Diameter (mm): 18.1
Thickness (mm): 1.45
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Standlake
District: West Oxfordshire
County: Oxfordshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
This object is from a large assemblage from an area no longer in existence after gravel extraction (now gravel pits).