COIN (ROMAN)

A base silver Republican denarius of Mark Antony dating to the period 32 - 31 BC (Reece Period 1). Uncertain reverse depicting legionary eagle between two standards. Travelling mint.



The debased nature of this coinage meant that is remained in circulation for an extended period into the 3rd century AD so are most often found in very worn condition or with bankers' assay marks.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Base Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Galley
Obverse legend: [ANT AVG] III VIR R P C
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.8
Diameter (mm): 17.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Pickering
District: Ryedale
County: North Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector