COIN (ROMAN)

A worn Roman silver denarius of Mark Anthony (42-30 BC), dating to 32-31 BC (Reece period 1).  Reverse type, depicting a legionary eagle between two standards. Travelling mint. As Sear (2000), p283, number 1479; RRC 544/18.  The reverse appears to be a brockage.  Cf SUR-8E0579

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Mintmark: Travelling mint.
Obverse: Galley.
Obverse legend: III VI R R R C
Reverse: a legionary eagle between two standards.
Reverse legend: Indiscernible.
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.6
Diameter (mm): 18.82
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Etchilhampton
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
The 'legionary' coinage of Mark Antony honoured twenty three legions. This coin may be for legion XX - XXIII. 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 2 September, 31 BC. These coins were slightly debased and survived the various monetary reforms from the reign of Nero onwards, remaining in circulation until the 3rd century AD (hence the typical heavy wear for this issue).