Stack's Bowers Galleries

May 2020 World CCO Auction  –  13 May 2020

Stack's Bowers Galleries, May 2020 World CCO Auction

Ancient and World Coins

We, 13.05.2020, from 7:00 PM CEST
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Description

MARC ANTONY & OCTAVIAN. AR Denarius (3.41 gms), Ephesus Mint; M. Barbatius Pollio, quaestor pro praetore, 41 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
Cr-517/2; CRI-243; Syd-1181. Obverse: Bare head of Mark Antony right; Reverse: Bare head of Octavian right. A popular issue from the time when the two were allied, this coin offers great metal free from any issues while also featuring a solid cabinet tone. Just a decade after this piece was struck, the two would be mortal enemies, with Octavian defeating Antony's forces at Actium, with the latter committing suicide following the defeat.
Estimate: $800.00 - $1200.00

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Price realized 775 USD
Starting price 480 USD
Estimate 800 USD
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