COIN (ROMAN)

A base silver Republican denarius of Mark Antony dating to the period 32 - 31 BC (Reece Period 1). [LEG] (XI) 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 so are most often found in very worn condition or with bankers' assay marks.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Base 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] (XI)
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.5
Diameter (mm): 17.1
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Edwinstowe
District: Newark and Sherwood
County: Nottinghamshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.25