COIN (ROMAN)

A complete, very worn, silver Roman Republican Legionary Denarius of Marcus Antonius (Legio XII) dating to the period 32-31 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow, within border of dots; [ANT A]VG above, [II](I VIR). R. P. C below. Reverse: legionary aquila between two standards, within border of dots; LEG XII below. Mint travelling with issuer. As RRC no. 544/26.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow, within border of dots
Obverse legend: ANT AVG above, III VIR. R. P. C below
Reverse: Legionary aquila between two standards, within border of dots
Reverse legend: LEG XII
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.14
Diameter (mm): 19.01
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Ashwell
District: North Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.26