COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Mark Anthony's 'Legionary coinage', struck at a Moving Mint, 32-31BC (Reece Period 1),

Obverse: ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley right. Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards, LEG XI below. This coin has worn smooth in the top third on both sides, removing all detail (possibly from rubbing against a hard object or other coins)



These coins were struck by Mark Antony for the use of his fleet and legions when he was preparing for the struggle with Octavius, which culminated in the Battle of Actium on the 2nd of September, 31 BC



RRC p. 541, no. 544/25



A similar coin is described in find no: SUR-9217B5



Weight: 3.3gms Diameter: 18.3mm

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Praetorian galley right with sceptre tied to prow
Obverse legend: [ANT AVG] III.VIR.R.P.C
Reverse: Legionary eagle (aquila) between two standards
Reverse legend: LEG XI below
Dated: -32.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 18.3
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: County of Herefordshire
County: County of Herefordshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Adforton
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-544.25