Leu Numismatik AG > Auction 15 | Auction date: 1 June 2024 |
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Lot description: Mark Antony, 44-30 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.83 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 II Aquila between two signa. Babelon (Antonia) 105. Crawford 544/14. CRI 349. RBW 1838. Sydenham 1216. Fresh, clear and very well struck. Light die wear, otherwise, extremely fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005. Antony's Legio II was not identical with later, more renowned legions of the same name, such as Vespasian's Legio II Italica, Aurelius' Legio II Adiutrix, or the elite corps created by Septimius Severus, Legio II Parthica. Our Legio II was levied in circa 49-48 BC by Julius Caesar, and disbanded by Octavian after Actium, its soldiers being either retired, or dispersed amongst other legions. Estimate: 750 CHF |