COIN (ROMAN)
An extremely worn Roman Republican denarius of Mark Antony dating to 32-31 BC. The reverse depicts a legionary eagle between two standards and the legend LEG X[...]. As RRC 544/15.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: A galley, right, with oars and standard placed at the prow.
Obverse legend: (A)NT AVG / (IIIVIR.)R.P.C.
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards.
Reverse legend: LEG X[...]
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.9
Diameter (mm): 17.4
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Hartley Wintney
District: Hart
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: These coins were struck by Mark Antony for the use of his fleet and legions when he was preparing for the struggle with Octavian, which culminated in the Battle of Actium on the 2nd of September, 31 BC. Some legionary denarii remained in circulation until the 3rd century AD, hence their typically heavily worn condition.