COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican denarius of Mark Antony dating to 32-31 BC, struck by a travelling mint. The reverse depicts a legionary eagle between two standards and the legend LEG III, for Legio 3. To the obverse is a galley, right (oars and standard placed at the prow visible) with the legend [ANT AVG] above and [III]VIR.R.P.C below.

Reference: RRC 544/15



These coins were struck by Mark Antony for the use of his fleet and legions when he was preparing for the struggle with Octavius, which culminated in the Battle of Actium on the 2nd of September, 31 BC (Grueber, 1970, 526). Some legionary denarii remained in circulation until the 3rd century AD.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley, right (oars and standard placed at the prow visible).
Obverse legend: [ANT AVG] // [III]VIR.R.P.C
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards.
Reverse legend: LEG-III (in field)
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.44
Diameter (mm): 18.8
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Test Valley
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Kings Somborne
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.15