COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver coin: a legionary denarius of Mark Antony, struck at a travelling mint. It dates from 32-31 BC (Reece Period 1). These coins were struck to finance a campaign against Octavian. It is 16.4mm in diameter and 1.8mm thick. It weighs 2.19gm. The coin is very worn and the legion it honours cannot be identified.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: A galley, rowing left.
Obverse legend: Illegible
Reverse: illegible
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.19
Diameter (mm): 16.4
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Cundall with Leckby
District: Harrogate
County: North Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector