COIN (ROMAN)

A base silver denarius of Mark Antony dating to the period 32 - 31 BC (Reece Period 1). LG XX reverse depicting legionary eagle between two standards. Travelling mint.



The debased nature of this coinage meant that is remained in circulation for an extended period into the 3rd century AD.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley right
Obverse legend: ANT AVG IIIVIR. R. P. C
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards
Reverse legend: LEG XX
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.2
Diameter (mm): 17.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Rowley
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.36