COIN (ROMAN)

Republican denarius of Mark Antony dating to the period 32-31BC (Reece Period 1). It is legionary coinage made by a travelling mint.. The debased nature of this coinage meant that is remained in circulation for an extended period into the 3rd century AD so are most often found in very worn condition or with bankers' assay marks. 



Obv: [ANT AUG ]III VIR [RPC] Galley with banners



Rev: [LEG XVI] two legionary standards, with a legionary eagle



Ref: Crawford, pp. 539-541, No. 544 



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).

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley with banners
Obverse legend: [ANT AUG ]III VIR[ RPC]
Reverse: two Legionary Standards, with a Legionary eagle between
Reverse legend: [LEG XVI]
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.91
Diameter (mm): 16.0
Thickness (mm): 1.1
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Allerdale
County: Cumbria
Region: North West
Place known as: Workington
Discovery method: Metal detector