★ Struck in high relief ★

Mark Antony and Octavia, 40-35 BC. Cistophorus (Silver, 27 mm, 11.78 g, 12 h), Ephesus, summer-autumn 39. M•ANTONIVS•IMP•COS•DESIG•ITER•ET•TERT• Head of Antony to right, wearing wreath of ivy; below, lituus; all within wreath of ivy and flowers. Rev. III•VIR - R•P•C Draped bust of Octavia to right above cista mystica, flanked by interlaced serpents with heads erect. RPC I 2201. Sydenham 1197. Nicely toned and struck in high relief for the issue. Very fine.