COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius struck by Mark Antony, dating to 32-31 BC (Reece Period 1) Obverse depicts Galley. Reverse depicts military standards LEG V. Travelling Mint. RRC p. 540, no. 544/18.



The denarius has been countermarked twice on the obverse with two 'I's. There is also an incised cross on the obverse, perhaps to test the quality of the metal. On the reverse, there is a single countermark comprising two opposing crescents.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley
Obverse legend: ANT [...] III VIR R P
Reverse: Eagle and standards
Reverse legend: LEG V
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.52
Diameter (mm): 16.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Wallington
District: North Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.18