Mark Antony, 44-30 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.95 g, 7 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. CRI 350. Sydenham 1217. A few scratches on the obverse and struck from a worn reverse die, otherwise, good very 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 | 341 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |