Marcus Antonius. Denarius, Castrensis moneta in Greece (?) 42, AR 3.78 g. IMP Head of M. Antonius r. with light beard; behind, lituus. Rev. M ANTONIVS III VIR R P C Radiate head of Sol r. Babelon Antonia 31. C 70. Sydenham 1169. Sear Imperators 129. Mazzini 70 (this coin). FFC 78 (this coin). RBW 1755. Crawford 496/3.
Very rare and in unusual condition for this very difficult issue. Struck on a very broad flan and
with a delightful light tone. A minor banker's mark on obverse and unobtrusive
areas of weakness, otherwise good very fine / about extremely fine
Ex Triton II, 1998, 735; CNG 50, 1999, Vermuele, 1355 and Aureo & Calicó 339, 2019, Alba Longa, 1134 sales. From the Mazzini collection.
Price realized | 2'750 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |
Estimate | 1'250 CHF |