Lot 4780

Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Octavian and Mark Antony, issued in Gaul, (39 B.C.), silver quinarius (1.48 g), military mint travelling with Octavian in Gaul, obv. diademed and veiled head of Concordia to right, around III VIR R P C, rev. M ANTON C CAESAR, clasped hands holding caduceus, (S.1575, Cr.529/4b, Sear Imperators 304, Syd.1195, RSC M.Antony 67). Very fine, minor porosity and two small triangular bankers' marks, scarce.

Ex Dr. Adrian Carr Collection and purchased from I.S.Wright, Sydney in 2002.
This coin commemorates the reconciliation between Mark Antony and Octavian in 41 BC. Struck in spring to summer 39 B.C., in Gaul.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$160

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