Ancient Coins

ROMAN IMPERIAL COINS, Roman Imperial Coins, Commemorative legionary Denarius, c. 168, galley sailing left, rev. antoninvs et vervs avg rest, leg vi, legionary eagle between two standards, Victory above flying left, 2.98g/12h (RIC 443; RSC 830). Very fine, toned, rare (£90-120)

This coin celebrates the bicentenary of the battle of Actium, 31 BC. Legion VI was in York in 138