COIN (ROMAN)
A plated contemporary copy of a silver Roman Republican denarius of Mark Antony ( 42 - 30 BC) dating to the period c. 32 - 31 BC (Reece Period 1). LEG VIIII reverse type depicting legionary eagle between two standards, for 9th legion.

Diameter 17 mm, thickness 2 mm and weight 3.1 g.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Copper alloy
Obverse: Galley
Obverse legend: [ ANT AVG III VIR R P C]
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards
Reverse legend: [LEG VIIII]
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.1
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Long Bennington
District: South Kesteven
County: Lincolnshire
Discovery method: Metal detector