COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete silver Republican legionary type denarius struck for Mark Anthony in c. 32-31 BC (Reece Period 1), Republican mint travelling with moneyer. Reverse; LEG [...], legionary eagle between two standards. RRC p. 540, cf. no. 544/13ff. Only around 3/4 of the coin remains, with a large fragment having broken off post-deposition. The coin is extremely worn, but enough detail survives to identify it securely.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Oared galley right, banners at prow
Obverse legend: ANT AVG I[II VIR R P] C
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards
Reverse legend: [LEGIO...]
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.4
Diameter (mm): 17.8
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Bradfield
District: West Berkshire
County: West Berkshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
Found on a Metal Detectives Group rally near Bradfield, West Berkshire.