Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 29  –  24 - 26 February 2024

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 29

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern Coins

Part I: Sa, 24.02.2024, from 12:00 PM CET
Part II: Su, 25.02.2024, from 12:00 PM CET
Part III: Mo, 26.02.2024, from 12:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

Mark Antony, 44-30 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.99 g, 6 h), military mint moving with Mark Antony (Patrae?), 32-31. 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. RBW 1839. Sydenham 1217. Areas of weakness and with die breaks on the reverse, otherwise, extremely 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.

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Price realized 170 CHF
Starting price 50 CHF
The auction is closed.
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