|
|
Mark Antony Legionary Denarius LEG XVII CLASSICAE
|
ANT AVG III VIR R P C
Galley right mast with banners at prow
LEG XVII CLASSICAE
Legionary eagle between two standards
Patrae mint 32-31 BC
2.99g
Crawford 544/10, Sydenham 1238, BMCRR 223, RSC I 50
Very scarce
Not the greatest coin but one that was missing from my collection. The ending of "CLASSICAE" is clearly seen on the reverse.
LEG XVII CLASSICAE was raised by Antony and was later disbanded or lost it's identity after the battle of Actium, being incorporated into Octavian's legions. The cognomen "Classica" seems to relate to special naval duties assigned to this regiment by Antony.
|
|
