COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denarius of Marc Antony, dating 32-1 BC. Reece period 1. Obverse depicts a praetorian galley. The inscription reads AN[T AVG] / III VIR RP[C]. The reverse depicts an aquila between two standards. The inscription is illegible. The coin appears to have been mistruck on the obverse, the reverse is very worn so difficult to determine.



Dimensions: diameter: 17.90 mm; thickness: 1.50 mm; weight: 3.30g.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Praetorian galley.
Obverse legend: AN[T AVG] / III VIR RP[C]
Reverse: Aquila between two standards.
Reverse legend: Illegible.
Dated: 32.0 to 31.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 17.9
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Fyfield
District: Epping Forest
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector