COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican 'Legionary' denarius of Mark Antony, dating to the period c.32-31 BC (Reece period 1). LEG XII(I) reverse type depicting two Legionary Standards, with a Legionary eagle between them. Travelling mint moving with Antony. cf. RRC p. 541, no. 544/27



Mark Antony issued the 'legionary' denarii from a travelling mint, possibly in Greece, to pay his fleet and legions in the build up to conflict with Octavian (Augustus), which culminated in the Battle of Actium on the 2nd of September, 31 BC (Grueber, 1970, 526).



The coin measures 17.5 mm and weighs 3 grams. 

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: A galley, right
Obverse legend: ANT·[AVG] III·VIR·[R·P·C]
Reverse: Two standards with a legionary eagle between them.
Reverse legend: LEG XII(I)
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 17.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Rushock
District: Wyre Forest
County: Worcestershire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.27
Notes: 
Please note that this coin has not been seen in person by the recorder. The finder kindly provided images and weight and dimensions due to ongoing Covid restrictions.