COIN (ROMAN)

Roman coin; Silver plated contemporary copy of a Republican denarius of the legionary coinage of Mark Antony dated to c.32-31 BC. RRC p. 540, cf. nos. 544/19-20.



This coin is for the sixth or seventh legion. Very worn and showing an inner copper alloy core; the coin is also of crude style. Obv. Galley heading right with masts and banners at prow [A]NT A[VG / III.]VIR.R.[P C] Rev. Eagle between two standards LEG VI or LEG VII. Diameter 17.89mm, thickness 1.72mm, weight 2.35g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Copper alloy
Obverse: Galley right
Obverse legend: ANT . AVG . III . VIR R . P . C
Reverse: LEG VI(I?)  Legionary eagle between two standards
Reverse legend: LEG VI(I?)
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.35
Diameter (mm): 17.8
Thickness (mm): 1.72
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Welwyn Hatfield
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Nr Codicote
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.19