Marc Antony, as Triumvir and Imperator (44-30 BC), with Octavia. AR cistophorus (26mm, 11.12 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 2/5, edge chips, marks. Ephesus, summer-autumn 39 BC. M•ANTONIVS•IMP•COS•DESIG•ITER ET TERT•, conjoined head of Marc Antony, wearing ivy wreath, and bust of Octavia, draped right / III•VIR•-R•P•C•, Dionysus standing left on cista mystica, cantharus in right hand, scepter in left; flanked by interlaced serpents with heads erect. RPC I 2202. CRI 263. Sydenham 1198. RSC 3. Well struck and centered. Attractive cabinet toning. Ex John A. Seeger Collection (Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 76, 12 September 2007), lot 3259
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Price realized | 850 USD |
Starting price | 500 USD |
Estimate | 1'000 USD |