Lot 4288
Sale 114 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Mark Antony, (32-31 B.C.), silver denarius, mint moving with Mark Antony, (3.44 g), obv. praetorian galley to right with rowers etc., around legends ANT AVG III VIR. R.P.C., rev. legionary eagle between two standards, LEG XVIII LYBICAE around, (S.1479, Cr.544/11, Syd.1240, C. Mark Antony 53). Toned, slightly off centre, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Private purchase from Jaggard Coins 20 December 1983.
The Lybicae legion is a rare variety indicating that the forces were North African.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Passed in