COIN (ROMAN)

A complete and very worn silver 'legionary' type Roman Republican denarius, struck for Mark Antony c. 32-31 BC (Reece Period 1), travelling mint. Reverse: legionary eagle between two standards, legionary inscription worn out. RRC 540, cf. no. 544/13ff. The coin is extremely worn with few details remaining, though a crescent shaped bankers mark has been punched above the galley on the obverse.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley right, mast with banners at prow
Obverse legend: [ANT AVG III VIR R P C]
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards
Reverse legend: [LEG ...]
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.6
Diameter (mm): 16.74
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Souldern
District: Cherwell
County: Oxfordshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.13
Notes: 
Found on a Metal Detectives Group rally near Souldern, Oxfordshire