COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denarius of Mark Anthony (42-30 BC), dating to 32-31 BC (Reece period 1). LEG XXIII reverse type, depicting a legionary eagle between two standards. Probably struck in Patrae, circa 32-31 BC. Sear (2000), p283, number 1479. RRC 544/18



The 'legionary' coinage of Mark Antony honoured twenty three legions It is not possible on this coin to identify the legion. The coin has been mis-struck with parts of the obverse and reverse design extending off the coin.



Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Galley, right.
Obverse legend: ANT.AVG III.V[...]
Reverse: Eagle between standards.
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.11
Diameter (mm): 18.8
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Goring
District: South Oxfordshire
County: Oxfordshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector