Mark Antony, 44-30 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 2.91 g, 6 h), military mint moving with Mark Antony (Patrae?), 32-31 BC. ANT•AVG - III VIR•R•P•C Galley right, with scepter tied with fillet on prow. Rev. LEG III Aquila between two signa. Babelon (Antonia) 106. Crawford 544/15. RBW 1839. Sydenham 1217. Harshly cleaned and scratched and with a few banker's marks, otherwise, fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Two legions are referenced as one on the reverse of this coin, namely Legio III Gallica, created by Caesar in 49-48 BC, which is known to have served with Mark Antony, and Legio III Cyrenaica, raised by Antony himself.
Price realized | 130 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |