COIN (ROMAN)
Silver, Roman Republican, possibly clipped, denarius of Mark Anthony, dating to the year 41 BC (Reece Period: 1). Obverse depicts bust of Anthony right, the legend reads M.ANT.IMA [ ] BAR BAT R P. Reverse depicts bust of Octavian right. Minted by the officers of M. Antonius (and honours Octavian) whilst on the move with him in 41 BC. RRC Vol I & II, page 525, Plate LXII (ref: 15:517/1a), ref no: 517/2.

Diameter: 17.9 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.5 g

Coin has been counter marked with an asterisk on the neck of the obverse bust.


Ref: Crawford, M, H, 1974, 'Roman Republican Coinage I & II, page 525 & plate LXII (ref no 15: 517/1a), ref no 517/2.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Mintmark: None
Obverse: Bust of Mark Anthony facing right. Counter marked with an asterisk just below chin, on neck.
Obverse legend: M.ANT.IMA [ ] BAR BAT R P
Reverse: Bust of Octavian facing right.
Reverse legend: CAESAR [ ] R R P C
Dated: -41.0 to -41.0
Weight (g): 2.5
Diameter (mm): 17.9
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Beausale, Haseley, Honiley and Wroxall
District: Warwick
County: Warwickshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-517.2