| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 1766 Price realized: 1,200 CHF (Approx. 1,362 USD / 1,259 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, 18 mm, 3.84 g, 6 h), military mint moving with Mark Antony (Patrae?), 32-31. ANT•AVG - III•VIR•R•P•C Galley to right, with scepter tied with fillet on prow. Rev. LEG VIII Aquila between two signa. Babelon (Antonia) 114. Crawford 544/21. CRI 358. RBW -. Sydenham 1225. Nicely toned. About extremely fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005. This obscure Antonian legion, which no doubt was disbanded after Antony's defeat, should not be mistaken with the celebrated Legio VIII (Gallica/Mutinensis/Augusta), which was created by Pompey in 65 and which, in 59, was one of the original legions under Caesar's command in Gaul. It is known that the famous unit fought on Octavian's side at the Battle of Actium. Starting price: 100 CHF |  |
