COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Republican denarius of Mark Antony - specifily his legionary coinage c.32-31 BC (Reece period 1). This coin was struck most probably with the XII legion. 



Obverse Galley heading right with masts and banners at prow ANT AVG / III.VIR.R P C: above galley stamped / scratched bankers / assay mark letter S



Reverse. Eagle between two standards LEG XII. 



Travelling mint. RRC p. 541, no. 544/26

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley advancing right with masts and banners at prow : above galley stamped / scratched bankers / assay mark letter S

Reverse.
Obverse legend: ANT AVG / III.VIR.R P C
Reverse: Eagle between two standards
Reverse legend: LEG XII
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.28
Diameter (mm): 17.4
Thickness (mm): 2.1
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Craven Arms
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.26