COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman, silver denarius of Mark Anthony, dating to c.32-31BC. It is Legionary coinage made by a travelling mint. The obverse shows a Galley with banners. It is inscribed ANT AUG III VIR [RPC]. The reverse depicts two Legionary Standards, with a Legionary eagle between them. It is inscribed LEG XVI.



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).



There are similar items recorded on the database, SUR-9217B5 and CAM-911A56 being two examples.



This coin has a diameter of 17.65mm and weighs 3.43g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Ship right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow . Border of dots.
Obverse legend: ANT AVG III VIR [RPC]
Reverse: Aquila between two standards . Border of dots.
Reverse legend: LEG XVI
Weight (g): 3.43
Diameter (mm): 17.65
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Ashford
County: Kent
Region: South East
Place known as: Chilham
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.31