Lot 4108

Description

Macedon, Mark Antony, Thessalonica mint, an issue of Mark Antony and Octavian, AE 22, (7.38 g), [dated year 5 of the Antonian Era?], = (37 B.C.), obv. head of Agonothesia right, no E behind, to left **AGWNOQESIA*, dotted border, rev. ANT/ KAI in two lines within wreath, dotted border, (S.-, Sear Imperators 673, RPC I 1552, SNG ANS 819-22, SNG Cop. 375). Very fine with dark brown patina and very scarce.

Ex Dr Adrian Carr Collection and purchased from CNG eSale 82 (lot 33), February 4, 2004, with ticket.

Agonothesia is the personification of athletic games associated with festivals. This festival may have been tied to the victory at Philippi.