COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius Republican Roman coin probably of Mark Antony dating to the period BC 44-31. Obverse type [ ] VIR RPC depicting a galley. Reverse is unclear except for the top of a standard depicting a circle with a crescent below and a bar beneath. The reverse has two small crosses stamped onto it. Moneyer uncertain.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Galley.
Obverse legend: [ ] VIR RPC
Reverse: Top of standard depicting a circle with a crescent beneath and a bar below.
Dated: -44.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.82
Diameter (mm): 19.27
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Bratton
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector