Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 3229 Price realized: 1,500 CHF (Approx. 1,705 USD / 1,584 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, 20 mm, 3.95 g, 12 h), with Lucius Antony and M. Cocceius Nerva, quaestor pro praetore, Ephesus, summer 41. M•ANT•IMP AVG III VIR•R•P C•M•NERVA•PROQ•P Bare head of Mark Antony to right. Rev. L•ANTONIVS COS Bare head of Lucius Antony to right. Babelon (Antonia) 48 and (Cocceia) 2. Crawford 517/5a. RBW 1799. Sydenham 1185. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, about extremely fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005. Lucius Antony supported his older brother Mark in various commands in the turbulent years following Caesar's assassination and even celebrated a triumph for his victory against Alpine tribes in 41 BC. In 40 BC, Octavian appointed Lucius to governor of Spain, but he subsequently disappears from all sources, indicating that he died soon thereafter. Starting price: 200 CHF |