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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-A03174
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Roman coin; Silver Republican denarius of the legionary coinage of Mark Antony dated to c.32-31 BC (Reece period 1). This coin is for the XII legion. Obverse: Galley heading right with masts and banners at prow ANT AVG / III.VIR.R Reverse: Eagle between two standards LEG XII. Travelling mint. RRC p. 541, no. 544/26.
Showing some slight wear and scuff marks.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly 32 BC
Date to: Exactly 31 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 13th November 2008
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Materials and construction
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Republic
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41]
Mint or issue place: Moving with Republican issuer
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Galley right
Obverse inscription: ANT . AV[G] . III . VIR R .[ P . C]
Reverse description: Legionary eagle between two standards
Reverse inscription: LEG XII
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Republican moneyer: Antonius, M.
RRC Identifier: RRC 544/26
Status: Regular
Coin references
- RRC : p. 541, no. 544/26
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: Welwyn Hatfield (District)
To be known as: Nr Ayot St Lawrence
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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