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Record ID: LVPL-F32B76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Silver denarius of Mark Anthony. Obverse: [ANT AVG] above and III VIR [R P C] below; galley right. Reverse: LE[G] V(II?); Legionary eagle between two standards. 30-31BC.
These coins were struck by Mark Antony for the use of his fleet and legions when he was preparing for the struggle with Octavian (later Augustus), which culminated in the Battle of Actium on the 2nd of September, 31 BC (Grueber, 1970, 526). Some legionary denarii remained in circulation until the 3rd century AD.
Denarii of Mark Antony were slightly debased. Therefore, they survived the various debasements from the …
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Mollington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-0F8016
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Mark Anthony dating to c.32-31 BC. It is very worn and little detail remains.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2008
Last updated: Sunday 16th April 2017
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