Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
Lot number: 1764 Price realized: 700 CHF (Approx. 795 USD / 734 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Mark Antony, 44-30 BC. Denarius (Silver, 16 mm, 3.80 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. Nicely toned and perfectly centered. 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. Starting price: 150 CHF |