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Record ID: HAMP-A6D72E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman Republican denarius of Mark Antony dating to 32-31 BC, struck by a travelling mint. The reverse depicts a legionary eagle between two standards and the legend LEG III, for Legio 3. To the obverse is a galley, right (oars and standard placed at the prow visible) with the legend [ANT AVG] above and [III]VIR.R.P.C below.
Reference: RRC 544/15
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 (Grueber, 1970, 526). Some legionar…
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 25th June 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Kings Somborne', grid reference and parish protected.
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