COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius of Mark Antony, dating to 42 BC (Reece Period 1). Bare head of Antony right / bust of Sol on disc in temple. Mint moving with Mark Antony. RRC p. 512, no. 496/1. This is a scarce coin with 30 obverse and 33 reverse dies recorded for the issue.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Bare headed bust of Mark Antony right
Obverse legend: M.AN[TONI, IMP]
Reverse: Forward facing bust of Sol on disc within temple with two columns
Reverse legend: [III.VIR.R.P.C]
Dated: -42.0 to -42.0
Weight (g): 3.34
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Wembworthy
District: Mid Devon
County: Devon
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-496.1