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Mark Antony Legionary Denarius // Struck at Battle of Actium 32-31 BC

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Ancient Rome. Mark Antony. A Silver Legionary Denarius, struck at the Battle of Actium 32-31 BC where Antony and Cleopatra were defeated by Octavian (later called Augustus Caesar). The front depicts a Praetorian galley (Roman naval warship) rowing right, with the Latin inscription ANT AVG III VIR R P C around. The back depicts an Aquila and two legionary standards, with the legion number below (worn away from ancient circulation). 18 mm, 3.05 grams. Ref: Syd 1225, RSC 0035, BMC 199 for type.

*** Struck by Antony, some say with Cleopatra's silver, to fund his fleet against Octavian at the decisive Battle of Actium, where he was defeated. Octavian later became Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome. I always found this issue to be special because the little heads in the galley on the coin represented the actual historical men who literally held this coin.

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  • Measurements
    0.6875"L x 0.6875"W x 0.03125"H
  • OriginItaly

— Ex New Jersey collection.

Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.

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