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Unique ID: SOM-B4065C
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman silver denarius of Mark Anthony (42-30BC), dating to 32-31 BC (Reece period 1). LEG XXIII reverse type, depicting a legionary eagle between two standards. Probably struck in Patrae, circa 32-31BC.
The 'legionary' coinage of Mark Antony honoured twenty three legions This particular coin is commemorating Legio XXIII.
Sear (2000), p283, number 1479. RRC 544/18
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly 32 BC
Date to: Exactly 31 BC
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.07 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st December 2018 - Friday 1st March 2019
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Other reference: SCC Receipt 018334
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Republic
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41]
Obverse description: Galley, right.
Obverse inscription: ANT.[AVG] III.VIR.R.P.C
Reverse description: Eagle between standards.
Reverse inscription: LEG XXIII
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: none/illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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