COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver 'legionary type' denarius struck for Mark Anthony's 10th legion dating c. 32-31 BC. Reece period 1, mobile mint travelling with Anthony. Reverse; LEG X, Legionary Eagle between two standards. Cf. RRC, p. 540, no. 544/24. The coin is quite worn, especially on the obverse, but the legion number 'X' on the reverse is just discernable.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Oared galley right, masts and banners at prow.
Obverse legend: ANT AVG / III. [VIR. R]
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards
Reverse legend: LEG (X)
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.83
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Thickness (mm): 1.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Edgefield
District: North Norfolk
County: Norfolk
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.24