COIN (ROMAN)

Roman silver Denarius of Marc Anthony 38-37BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type -Anthony standing right dressed as a priest veiled wearing a toga and holding a lituus, mint of Rome.



The coin has been counter stamped.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Radiate head of Sol right, circular control mark on neck.
Obverse legend: [III VIR R P] C COS DESIG ITER [ET TERT]
Reverse: Antony standing right, dressed as priest, veiled, wearing toga and holding a lituus
Reverse legend: [ANTONIVS M F] M N AVGVR IM TE[R]
Dated: -38.0 to -37.0
Weight (g): 3.14
Diameter (mm): 20.0
Thickness (mm): 0.5
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Isley cum Langley
District: North West Leicestershire
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector