COIN (ROMAN)

A base silver denarius of Mark Antony dating to the period 32 - 31 BC (Reece Period 1). LEG XX reverse depicting legionary eagle between two standards. Travelling mint.RRC 544/36



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).

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley, right.
Obverse legend: [ANT·A]V[G] III·V[IR·R·P·C]
Reverse: Aquila between two standards . Border of dots.
Reverse legend: LEG XX
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.9
Diameter (mm): 17.43
Thickness (mm): 1.67
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Mancetter
District: North Warwickshire
County: Warwickshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector