COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denarius of Mark Antony, dating to the period 32-31 BC (Reece period 1). LEG[...] reverse type depicting legionary standards. Probably travelling mint.



This coin has been broken, with 15% of the flan having been lost at one point of the circumference.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: 'Aquila' (eagle standard) between two standards
Obverse legend: ANT·AVG III·VIR·R·P·C
Reverse: Ship right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow.
Reverse legend: [LEG VXII]
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.74
Diameter (mm): 17.6
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Somerset
County: Somerset
Region: South West
Place known as: Huish Episcopi CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.33