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Mark Antony Legionary Denarius LEG II
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ANT AVG III VIR R P C
Galley right, mast with banners at prow
LEG II
legionary eagle between two standards
Patrae mint 32-31BC
3.14g
Great "bankers" mark on reverse, a very nice "C"
Origianlly founded by Pompey the Great in 84 BC. Legio II was given the title of "Augusta" in about 25 BC by Augustus. The II Augusta legion took part in Germanicus' campaigns in Germany and was commanded by Germanicus' friend Publius Vitellius who held the rank of legate. Publius Vitellius later prosecuted Piso for the murder of Germanicus.
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