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"As de Nîmes" or "crocodile" Ӕ dupondius of Nemausus (9 - 3 BC), honoring Augustus and AgrippaIMP DIVI F , Heads of Agrippa (left) and Augustus (right) back to back, Agrippa wearing rostral crown and Augustus the oak-wreath / COL NEM, crocodile right chained to palm-shoot with short dense fronds and tip right; two short palm offshoots left and right below, above on left a wreath with two long ties streaming right.

Ó”, 24.5 x 3+ mm, 13.23g, die axis 3h; on both sides there are remains of what appears to be gold plating, perhaps it was a votive offering? Rough edges and slight scrapes on flan typical for this kind of coin, due to primitive technology (filing) of flan preparation.

IMPerator DIVI Filius. Mint of COLonia NEMausus (currently Nîmes, France). Known as "As de Nîmes", it is actually a dupontius (lit. "two-pounder") = 2 ases (sometimes cut in halves to get change). Dupondii were often made out of a golden-colored copper alloy (type of brass) "orichalcum" and this appears to be such case.

Key ID points: oak-wreath (microphotography shows that at least one leaf has a complicated shape, although distinguishing oak from laurel is very difficult) – earlier versions have Augustus bareheaded, no PP on obverse as in later versions, no NE ligature, palm with short fronds with tip right (later versions have tip left and sometimes long fronds). Not typical: no clear laurel wreath together with the rostral crown, gold (?) plating (!), both features really baffling.

But still clearly a "middle" kind of the croc dupondius, known as "type III": RIC I 158, RPC I 524, Sear 1730. It is often conservatively dated to 10 BC - 10 AD, but these days it is usually narrowed to 9/8 - 3 BC.

It is a commemorative issue, honoring the victory over Mark Antony and conquest of Egypt in 30 BC. The heads of Augustus and Agrippa were probably positioned to remind familiar obverses of Roman republican coins with two-faced Janus. Palm branch was a common symbol of victory, in this case grown into a tree, like the victories of Augustus and Agrippa grown into the empire. The two offshoots at the bottom may mean two sons of Agrippa, Gaius and Lucius, who were supposed to be Augustus' heirs and were patrons of the colony. Palm may also be a symbol of the local Nemausian deity, which was probably worshiped in a sacred grove. When these coins were minted, the colony was mostly populated by the settled veterans of Augustus' campaigns, hence the reminiscence of the most famous victory, but some of the original Celtic culture probably survived and was assimilated by Romans. The crocodile is not only the symbol of Egypt, like in the famous Octavian's coins AEGYPTO CAPTA. It is also a representation of Mark Antony, powerful and scary both in water and on land, but a bit slow and stupid. The shape of the crocodile with tail up was specifically chosen to remind of the shape of ship on very common "legionary" denarius series, which Mark Antony minted to pay his armies just before Actium. It is probably also related to the popular contemporary caricature of Cleopatra, riding on and simultaneously copulating with a crocodile, holding a palm branch in her hand as if in triumph. There the crocodile also symbolized Mark Antony.

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was born c. 64-62 BC somewhere in rural Italy. His family was of humble and plebeian origins, but rich, of equestrian rank. Agrippa was about the same age as Octavian, and the two were educated together and became close friends. He probably first served in Caesar's Spanish campaign of 46–45 BC. Caesar regarded him highly enough to send him with Octavius in 45 BC to train in Illyria. When Octavian returned to Rome after Caesar's assassination, Agrippa became his close lieutenant, performing many tasks. He probably started his political career in 43 BC as a tribune of the people and then a member of the Senate. Then he was one of the leading Octavian's generals, finally becoming THE leading general and admiral in the civil wars of the subsequent years.

In 38 as a governor of Transalpine Gaul Agrippa undertook an expedition to Germania, thus becoming the first Roman general since Julius Caesar to cross the Rhine. During this foray he helped the Germanic tribe of Ubii (who previously allied themselves with Caesar in 55 BC) to resettle on the west bank of the Rhine. A shrine was dedicated there, possibly to Divus Caesar whom Ubii fondly remembered, and the village became known as Ara Ubiorum, "Altar of Ubians". This quickly would become an important Roman settlement. Agrippina the Younger, Agrippa's granddaughter, wife of Emperor Claudius and mother of Emperor Nero, would be born there in 15 AD. In 50 AD she would sponsor this village to be upgraded to a colonia, and it would be renamed Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium (colony of Claudius [at] the Altar of Agrippinians – Ubii renamed themselves as Agrippinians to honor the augusta!), abbreviated as CCAA, later to become the capital of new Roman province, Germania Inferior.

In 37 BC Octavian recalled Agrippa back to Rome and arranged for him to win the consular elections, he desperately needed help in naval warfare with Sextus Pompey, the youngest son of Pompey the Great, who styled himself as the last supporter of the republican cause, but in reality became a pirate king, an irony since his father was the one who virtually exterminated piracy in all the Roman waters. He forced humiliating armistice on the triumvirs in 39 BC and when Octavian renewed the hostilities a year later, defeated him in a decisive naval battle of Messina. New fleet had to be built and trained, and Agrippa was the man for the job. Agrippa's solution was creating a huge secret naval base he called Portus Iulius by connecting together lakes Avernus, Avernus and the natural inner and outer harbors behind Cape Misenum at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. He also created a larger type of ship and developed a new naval weapon: harpax – a ballista-launched grapnel shot with mechanisms that allowed pulling enemy ships close for easy boarding. It replaced the previous boarding device that Romans used since the First Punic War, corvus – effective, but extremely cumbersome. A later defence against it were scythe blades on long poles for cutting ropes, but since this invention was developed in secret, the enemy had no chance to prepare anything like it. It all has proved extremely effective: in a series of naval engagements Agrippa annihilated the fleet of Sextus, forced him to abandon his bases and run away. For this Agrippa was awarded an unprecedented honour that no Roman before or after him received: a rostral crown, "corona rostrata", a wreath decorated in front by a prow and beak of a ship.

That's why Virgil (Aeneid VIII, 683-684), describing Agrippa at Actium, says: "…belli insigne superbum, tempora navali fulgent rostrata corona." "…the proud military decoration, gleams on his brow the naval rostral crown". Actium, the decisive battle between forces of Octavian and Mark Antony, may appear boring compared to the war with Sextus, but it probably turned out this way due to Agrippa's victories in preliminary naval engagements and taking over all the strategy from Octavian.

In between the wars Agrippa has shown an unusual talent in city planning, not only constructing many new public buildings etc., but also greatly improving Rome's sanitation by doing a complete overhaul of all the aqueducts and sewers. Typically, it was Augustus who later would boast that "he had found the city of brick but left it of marble", forgetting that, just like in his naval successes, it was Agrippa who did most of the work. Agrippa had building programs in other Roman cities as well, a magnificent temple (currently known as Maison Carrée) survives in Nîmes itself, which was probably built by Agrippa.

Later relationship between Augustus and Agrippa seemed colder for a while, Agrippa seemed to even go into "exile", but modern historians agree that it was just a ploy: Augustus wanted others to think that Agrippa was his "rival" while in truth he was keeping a significant army far away from Rome, ready to come to the rescue in case Augustus' political machinations fail. It is confirmed by the fact that later Agrippa was recalled and given authority almost equal to Augustus himself, not to mention that he married Augustus' only biological child. The last years of Agrippa's life were spent governing the eastern provinces, were he won respect even of the Jews. He also restored Crimea to Roman Empire. His last service was starting the conquest of the upper Danube, were later the province of Pannonia would be. He suddenly died of illness in 12 BC, aged ~51.

Agrippa had several children through his three marriages. Through some of his children, Agrippa would become ancestor to many subsequent members of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He has numerous other legacies.Yurii P

- 032-031 BC - Marc Antony - RSC 28 - Legion II DenariusMarc Antony
Date: 32-31 BC
Condition: Fair
Denomination: Legionary Denarius

Obverse: ANT AVG III VIR R P C
Galley rt., mast with banners at prow.

Reverse: LEG II
Legionary eagle between two standards.

Mint: Most likely minted in Patrae, Marc Antony's winter headquarters.
RSC 28
3.11g; 18.0mm; 15°2 commentsPep

001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-14, AR-denarius, LEG II, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-14, AR-denarius, LEG II, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,
avers: LEG II, legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards.
reverse: ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley sailing right, mast with banners at the prow.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5mm, weight: 3,29g, axes: 5h,
mint: Legionary Denarius, date: 32-31 B.C., ref: Crawford-544/14, Sydenham-1216, RSC-27, BMCRR East 185-225; Babelon: Antonia 101; Sydenham 1212 ; Catalli 2001,886.
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-15, AR-denarius, LEG III, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-15, AR-denarius, LEG III, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,
avers: LEG III, legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards.
reverse: ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley sailing right, mast with banners at the prow.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,5-20mm, weight: 2,89g, axes: 9h,
mint: Legionary Denarius, date: B.C., ref: Crawford- 544/15, Sydenham-1217, RSC-28,
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001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-17, AR-denarius, LEG IV, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-17, AR-denarius, LEG IV, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,
avers: LEG IV, legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards.
reverse: ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley sailing right, mast with banners at the prow.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17-18mm, weight: 3,36g, axes: 7h,
mint: Legionary Denarius, date: B.C., ref: Crawford- 544/17, Sydenham-1219, RSC-30,
Q-0012 commentsquadrans

001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-19, AR-denarius, LEG VI, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-19, AR-denarius, LEG VI, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,
avers: LEG VI, legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards.
reverse: ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley sailing right, mast with banners at the prow. Nice Countermark above the galley.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5-18mm, weight: 3,35g, axes: 5h,
mint: Legionary Denarius, date: B.C., ref: Crawford- 544/19, Sydenham-1223, RSC-33,
Q-001quadrans

001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-21, AR-denarius, LEG VIII, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-21, AR-denarius, LEG VIII, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,
avers: LEG VIII, legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards.
reverse: ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley sailing right, mast with banners at the prow.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5mm, weight: 3,47g, axes: 10h,
mint: Legionary Denarius, date: B.C., ref: Crawford-544/21, Sydenham-1225, RSC-35,
Q-001quadrans

001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-25, AR-denarius, LEG XI, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-25, AR-denarius, LEG XI, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,
avers: LEG XI, legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards.
reverse: ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley sailing right, mast with banners at the prow.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5mm, weight: 3,29g, axes: 5h,
mint: Legionary Denarius, date: B.C., ref: Crawford-544/25, Sydenham-1229, RSC-39,
Q-001quadrans

001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-26, AR-denarius, LEG XII, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-26, AR-denarius, LEG XII, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,
avers: LEG XII, legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards.
reverse: ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley sailing right, mast with banners at the prow.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17-18,5mm, weight: 3,39g, axes: 5h,
mint: Legionary Denarius, date: 32-31 B.C., ref: Crawford-544/26, Sydenham-1230, RSC-41,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-26, AR-denarius, LEG XII, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right, #1001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-26, AR-denarius, LEG XII, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right, #1
avers: LEG XII, legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards.
reverse: ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley sailing right, mast with banners at the prow.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,0-18,5mm, weight: 3,39g, axes: 5h,
mint: Legionary Denarius, date: 32-31 B.C., ref: Crawford 544/26, Sydenham 1230, RSC 41,
After Cleaning
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-26, AR-denarius, LEG XII, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right, #2001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-26, AR-denarius, LEG XII, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right, #2
avers: LEG XII, legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards.
reverse: ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley sailing right, mast with banners at the prow.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16,5-18,0mm, weight: 3,13g, axes: 0h,
mint: Legionary Denarius, date: 32-31 B.C., ref: Crawford 544/26, Sydenham 1230, RSC 41,
Q-0023 commentsquadrans

001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-30, AR-denarius, LEG XV, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-30, AR-denarius, LEG XV, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,
avers: LEG XV, legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards.
reverse: ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley sailing right, mast with banners at the prow.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16,8-17mm, weight: 2,72g, axes: 5h,
mint: Legionary Denarius, date: 32-31 B.C., ref: Crawford-544/30, Sydenham-1235, RSC-47,
Q-001
"Legion XV Apollinaris was raised by Caesar in Gallia Cisalpina in 53 BC. In the time of Augustus-Tiberius, the legion was stationed in Ljubljana, then in Carnuntum, and later in Alexandria, and took part in the Jewish War and the capture of Jerusalem. In the 2nd and 3rd century the legion fought mainly in the East against the Parthians."1 commentsquadrans

001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-35, AR-denarius, LEG XIX, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-35, AR-denarius, LEG XIX, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right,
avers: LEG XIX, legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards.
reverse: ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley sailing right, mast with banners at the prow.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18mm, weight: 3,44g, axes: 5h,
mint: Legionary Denarius, date: 32-31 B.C., ref: Crawford-544/35, Sydenham-1242, RSC-55,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

001ap Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), RPC I. 2202, AR-Cistophoric Tetradrachm, Ephesos (?), III•VIR• R•P•C•, Cista Mystica, Scarce! #1001ap Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), RPC I. 2202, AR-Cistophoric Tetradrachm, Ephesos (?), III•VIR• R•P•C•, Cista Mystica, Scarce! #1
avers: •M•ANTONIVS•IMP•COS•DESIG•ITER ET TERT, Jugate heads of Marc Antony, wreathed with ivy and berries, and Octavia, bare-headed, right.
reverse: III•VIR• R•P•C•, Cista Mystica between two coiled serpents, Dionysos (Bacchus) standing left above, holding kantharos and thyrsos.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 27,0-29,5mm, weight:11,86g, axes:0h,
mint: City: Cistophoric Tetradrachm, Province: Asia, Region: Uncertain, Issue: Ephesos (?), date: 39 B.C.,
ref: RPC I. 2202 (4 Specimens), SNG Cop. 408, SNG von Aulock 6555, Franke KZR 472, RSC 3, Sydenham 1198, Sear 1513.
Q-0014 commentsquadrans

0027 - Denarius Mark Antony 32-1 BCObv/Ship r., with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above ANT AVG; below, III VIR RPC
Rev/Eagle between two standards, LEG XII below.

Ag, 18.8mm, 3.42g
Mint: Patra
RRC 544/26 [dies o/r: 864/960 (all var.)] - Syd.1230 - Calicó 193
ex-Áureo, auction 25 apr 2007, lot 2045dafnis

017. Marcus Antonius.Denarius, 32-31 BC.
Obverse: ANT AVG III VIR R P C / Galley with rowers, standard at prow.
Reverse: LEG XXIII / Legionary eagle between two standards.
3.62 gm.. 17 mm.
Syd. #1246; RSC #60; Sear unlisted.

Mark Antony minted a long series of legionary coins for the use of the army and navy prior to the Battle of Actium (Sept. 2, 31 BC). The legion depicted on this coin - Legion XXIII - is one that we know nothing about.1 commentsCallimachus

03-01 - MARCO ANTONIO y OCTAVIO (43 - 30 A.C.)2do. Triunvirato (43 - 30 A.C.)
AR Denario 17 x 18 mm 2.5 gr.

Anv: Cabeza desnuda de MARCO ANTONIO viendo a derecha - "M ANT·IMP AVG III VIR R·PC·M·BARBAT Q P" Leyenda alrededor del busto.
Rev: Cabeza desnuda de un joven e inmaduro OCTAVIO con incipiente barba viendo a derecha - "CAESAR·IMP·PONT·III·VIR·R·P·C·" Leyenda alrededor del busto.

Acuñada primavera/verano 41 A.C.
Ceca: Ephesus - Hoy Turquía
Moneyer: Barbatius Pollio

Referencias: Sear RCTV Vol.1 #1504 Pag.289 - Sear CRI #243 - Craw RRC #517/2 - Syd CRR #1181 - BMCRR (este) #100 - RSC Vol.1 #8a Pag.128 - Cohen Vol.1 #8 Pag.50 - Kestner #3793
mdelvalle

04-03 - MARCO ANTONIO (43 - 30 A.C.)2do. triunvirato (43 - 30 A.C.)
AR denario Legionario 17 mm 3.1 gr.

Anv: Galera Pretoriana navegando a derecha con cetro y estandarte en proa - "ANT AVG" arriba y "III VIR.R.P.C." debajo.
Rev: "LEG III" (Legión III - Gallica) - Aquila (Aguila Legionaria) volando entre dos estandartes militares.

Acuñada 32/31 A.C.
Ceca: Patrae ? - Grecia

Según Sear RCTV Vol.1 Pag.284 : "La celebrada acuñación legionaria de Marco Antorio fue producida con gran probabilidad en los Cuarteles de invierno de Patrae poco antes de la Campaña de Actian. Se realizó honrando a 23 Legiones (Leg.PRI a LEG.XXIII) así como a la Guardia Pretoriana (Guardia Personal de los Emperadores) y la Cohorte de Speculatores (Escuadrón de reconocimiento, mensajería e inteligencia militar)."

Referencias: Craw RRC #544/15 - Syd CRR #1217 - BMCRR (este) #193 - RSC Vol.1 #29 Pag.124 - Cohen Vol.1 #28 Pag.41 - Babelon MRRB#107
mdelvalle

04-05 - MARCO ANTONIO (43 - 30 A.C.)2do. triunvirato (43 - 30 A.C.)
AR denario Legionario 16 x 18 mm 3.2 gr.
Anv: Galera Pretoriana navegando a derecha con cetro y estandarte en proa - "ANT AVG" arriba y "III VIR.R.P.C." debajo.
Rev: "LEG V" (Legión V - Alaudae) - Aquila (Aguila Legionaria) volando entre dos estandartes militares.

Acuñada 32/31 A.C.
Ceca: Patrae ? - Grecia
Según Sear RCTV Vol.1 Pag.284 : "La celebrada acuñación legionaria de Marco Antorio fue producida con gran probabilidad en los Cuarteles de invierno de Patrae poco antes de la Campaña de Actian. Se realizó honrando a 23 Legiones (Leg.PRI a LEG.XXIII) así como a la Guardia Pretoriana (Guardia Personal de los Emperadores) y la Cohorte de Speculatores (Escuadrón de reconocimiento, mensajería e inteligencia militar)."

Referencias: Sear RCTV Vol.1 #1479 Pag.283 - Sear CRI #354 - Craw RRC #544/18 - Syd CRR #1221 -BMCRR (este) #196 - RSC Vol.1 #32 Pag.124 - Cohen Vol.1 #32 Pag.41 - Babelon MRRB#1101 commentsmdelvalle

04-05 - MARCO ANTONIO (43 - 30 A.C.)2do. triunvirato (43 - 30 A.C.)
AR denario Legionario 16 x 18 mm 3.2 gr.

Anv: Galera Pretoriana navegando a derecha con cetro y estandarte en proa - "ANT AVG" arriba y "III VIR.R.P.C." debajo.
Rev: "LEG V" (Legión V - Alaudae) - Aquila (Aguila Legionaria) volando entre dos estandartes militares.

Acuñada 32/31 A.C.
Ceca: Patrae ? - Grecia
Según Sear RCTV Vol.1 Pag.284 : "La celebrada acuñación legionaria de Marco Antorio fue producida con gran probabilidad en los Cuarteles de invierno de Patrae poco antes de la Campaña de Actian. Se realizó honrando a 23 Legiones (Leg.PRI a LEG.XXIII) así como a la Guardia Pretoriana (Guardia Personal de los Emperadores) y la Cohorte de Speculatores (Escuadrón de reconocimiento, mensajería e inteligencia militar)."

Referencias: Sear RCTV Vol.1 #1479 Pag.283 - Sear CRI #354 - Craw RRC #544/18 - Syd CRR #1221 -BMCRR (este) #196 - RSC Vol.1 #32 Pag.124 - Cohen Vol.1 #32 Pag.41 - Babelon MRRB#110mdelvalle

04-11 - MARCO ANTONIO (43 - 30 A.C.)2do. triunvirato (43 - 30 A.C.)
AR denario Legionario 18 x 19 mm 3.3 gr.
Anv: Galera Pretoriana navegando a derecha con cetro y estandarte en proa - "ANT AVG" arriba y "III VIR.R.P.C." debajo.
Rev: "LEG XI" (Legión XI) - Aquila (Aguila Legionaria) volando entre dos estandartes militares.

Acuñada 32/31 A.C.
Ceca: Patrae ? - Grecia
Según Sear RCTV Vol.1 Pag.284 : "La celebrada acuñación legionaria de Marco Antorio fue producida con gran probabilidad en los Cuarteles de invierno de Patrae poco antes de la Campaña de Actian. Se realizó honrando a 23 Legiones (Leg.PRI a LEG.XXIII) así como a la Guardia Pretoriana (Guardia Personal de los Emperadores) y la Cohorte de Speculatores (Escuadrón de reconocimiento, mensajería e inteligencia militar)."

Referencias: Sear RCTV Vol.1 #1479 var. Pag.283/284 - Craw RRC #544/25 - Syd CRR #1229 - BMCRR (este) #203 - RSC Vol.1 #39 Pag.124 - Cohen Vol.1 #39 Pag.41 - Babelon MRR B#118mdelvalle

04-11 - MARCO ANTONIO (43 - 30 A.C.)2do. triunvirato (43 - 30 A.C.)
AR denario Legionario 18 x 19 mm 3.3 gr.

Anv: Galera Pretoriana navegando a derecha con cetro y estandarte en proa - "ANT AVG" arriba y "III VIR.R.P.C." debajo.
Rev: "LEG XI" (Legión XI) - Aquila (Aguila Legionaria) volando entre dos estandartes militares.

Acuñada 32/31 A.C.
Ceca: Patrae ? - Grecia
Según Sear RCTV Vol.1 Pag.284 : "La celebrada acuñación legionaria de Marco Antorio fue producida con gran probabilidad en los Cuarteles de invierno de Patrae poco antes de la Campaña de Actian. Se realizó honrando a 23 Legiones (Leg.PRI a LEG.XXIII) así como a la Guardia Pretoriana (Guardia Personal de los Emperadores) y la Cohorte de Speculatores (Escuadrón de reconocimiento, mensajería e inteligencia militar)."

Referencias: Sear RCTV Vol.1 #1479 var. Pag.283/284 - Craw RRC #544/25 - Syd CRR #1229 - BMCRR (este) #203 - RSC Vol.1 #39 Pag.124 - Cohen Vol.1 #39 Pag.41 - Babelon MRR B#118mdelvalle

40 BC Octavian denariusC CAESAR III VIR R P C
Bare haed of Octavian right

Q SALVIVS IMP COS DESIG
thunderbolt

Italy early 40 BC
3.43g

Sear 1541

SOLD!

David Sear says that this Q Salvius may be Quintus Salvius Salvidienus Rufus who was the boyhood friend and confidant of Octavian. In 42 BC Octavian made him admiral of his fleet and instructed him to attack Sextus Pompey in Sicily. Despite being beaten by Sextus he was granted the title of Imperator which appears on this coin.

After the battle of Philippi Salvidienus was given command of 6 Legions an sent to Spain however he quickly had to return to Italy to confront Fulvia (Antony's wife) and Lucius Antonius (Antony's brother). Salvidienus captured and destroyed the city of Sentinum and then moved on to Perusia with Agrippa to besiege Lucius Antony. At the end of the Perusian War Octavian sent Salvidienus to Gallia as Governor, with eleven legions. He was also designated as consul for 39 BC, although he had not reached senatorial rank.

Salvidienus proved to be unworthy of Octavian's trust and entered into secret negotiations with Mark Antony thinking that Antony would prevail. Unfortunately for Salvidienus, Antony and Octavian were reconciled and Antony informed Octavian of Salvidienus treachary. Antony's decision to inform on Salvidienus has been used to show his desire to settle the differences with Octavian. The senate declared Salvidienus a public enemy and shortly after he was killed, either by his own hand or by execution.Jay GT4

515cfMark Antony
Plated denarius
c.41 BC
Obv "M ANTONIVS IMP III VIR RPC"
Head right
Rev "PIETAS COS"
Pietas standing left
cf Crawford 516/52 commentsmauseus

Antonia Augusta ANTONIA AVGVSTA

Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP SC
Cladius veiled and togate stg left holding simpulum

Sear 1902

Antonia was the younger daughter of Mark Antony and Octavia and was born on January 31st 36B.C. She was married at age 20 to Tiberius' younger brother Nero Claudius Drusus and had two sons, the great Germanicus and the future emperor Claudius. She was widowed in 9 BC and refused to marry again and devoted her life to her families interests. Her wealth and status made her very influencial during Tiberius' reign and it was she who brought about the downfall of Sejanus.

On the accession of her grandson Caligula in 37 AD she received many honours but died later that year at the age of 73. She did not receive postumous honours until the reign of her son Claudius in 41 AD and all of the coinage in Antonia's name was issued by Claudius.

SOLDJay GT4

Antonia, daughter of Marc Antony and Octavia, wife of Nero Claudius Drusus, mother of Claudius. Augusta, 37 and 41 AD.Æ Dupondius under son, Claudius.
Obv: ANTONIA AVGVSTA, draped bust, right.
Rev: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, S-C across field, Claudius, togate, standing left, holding simpulum.
RIC 92 [Claudius]; Cohen 6; BMC 166; Sear 1902.

Antony & Octavia tetradrachm Silver Cistophorus

M ANTONIVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT
Head of Antony right, wreathed with ivy, lituus below, all within ivy wreath

III VIR R P C
Draped bust of Octavia right above cista mystica flanked by two snakes

Ephesus, summer-autumn 39 BC
10.42g

Sear 1512, RPC 2201

Ex-Incitatus

This issue commemorates the marriage between Antony and Octavia and also celebrates Antony as "the new Dionysus". The honor was bestowed on Antony in 41 BC when he arrived in Ephesus. Antony is named as Imperator and Consul designate for the second and third time. This fixes the date towards the end of 39 BC. after the pact of Misenum in July. At that time the consular designations were agreed upon for the next eight years. However it must also be dated before the winter of 39-38 BC when Antony was acclaimed as Imperator for the second time.

Octavia is not specifically mentioned by name, but certainly there can be no doubt it is her image found on the reverse given the time this coin was minted.5 commentsJay GT4

Antony and Octavian Antony and Octavian

Α Γ Ω N Ο Θ Ε Σ Ι Α
Bust of Agonotheseia right

ANT KAI within wreath

Æ 22 mm.
11.07g
RPC I, 1552. SNG ANS 819. SNG Copenhagen 375. BMC 64.

Ex-Aegean

Refers to the establishment of Games to commemorate Antony & Octavian's victory over Cassius & Brutus at Philipi in 42 B.C. The cheif organizers of these games were known as Agonothetes; Agonotheseia, who appears on the obverse, was the personification of the Games.

Rare, historical 1 commentsJay GT4

Caesar: Grandfather of Mark Antony CAESAR
Head of young Mars left wearing a crested helmet

Rev.
L IVLI L F
Venus Genetrix in Biga left drawn by two cupids, before them a lyre

Rome 103 BC

Sear 198

ex-Harlan J. Berk

Lucius Julius Caesar was Mark Antony's grandfather and Gaius Julius Caesar's cousin. He was moneyer in 103 BC and tried in vain to obtain the quaestorship. However he was praetor in 94 and then became the proconsul of Macedonia. Finally he gained the Consulship in 90 BC the same year his younger brother Gaius was aedile.

In 90 BC Lucius Julius Caesar as consul defeated the Samnites and proposed the Lex Julia which offered citizenship to all communities in Italy that were not in revolt. In the following year 89, the Lex Plautia Papiria extended citizenship to those who gave up the fight by a certain date. Lucius Julius Caesar was now made censor along with Publius Licinius Crassus (father of the triumvir). But it was a time of unrest.

In 87 Marius returned to Rome with Cinna and captured the city. Lucius and Gaius were killed during the fighting and according to Livy their heads were exposed on the speakers platform. 1 commentsJay GT4

Chortis SpeculatorumEx. Forum Ancient CoinsPaul F

CHORTIS SPECVLATORVM 17.51 mm 3.22 gr.
RSC I 6; Sear HCRI 386; Sydenham 1214
Obverse die match in Schaefer’s die study, 14/501 commentsKen W2

CHORTIS SPECVLATORVM 18.97 mm 3.51 gr.
Crawford 544/12; RSC I 6; Sear HCRI 386; Sydenham 1214

1 reverse and 1 obverse and reverse die matches in Schaefer’s die study, 14/511 commentsKen W2

Chortium PraetoriarumPaul F

Cr. 488/1, Mark Antony and Julius Caesar Marcus Antonius
AR-Denar, ca. 43 v.C.
mint in Gallia
Obv: M ANTON IMP Head of Marcus Antonius r., lituus behind
Rev: CAESAR DIC Laureate head of Julius Caesar r., jug behind
Ag, 3.81g, 18mm
Ref: Cr.: 488/1, Sydenham: 1165, Sear 118 shanxi

Cr. 489/5, Fulvia, Lion, QuinariusFulvia (83 BC – 40 BC)
Powerful aristocratic woman, wife of Publius Clodius Pulcher (62-52 BC), Gaius Scribonius Curio (52-51 BC) and Marcus Antonius (47-40 BC).
AR Quinarius, Late 43-42 BC
Obv.: Winged bust of Fulvia as Victory
Rev.: [LVGV] DVNI [A] XL, Lion advancing right
Ag, 1.66g, 13.2mm
Ref.: Craw. 489/5, RPC 512, Syd. 11603 commentsshanxi

Cr. 544/30, Mark Antony, Legionary Denarius, LEG XV.Mark Antony
Denarius 32-31 BC
Obv.: ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Galley right.
Rev.: LEG XV., Aquila between two legionary standards.
Ag, 3.29g, 18.1mm
Ref.: Crawford 544/30
Ex Pecunem 10, Lot 391

1 commentsshanxi

Crawford 480/22, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Marc Antony, AR DenariusRome, The Imperators.
Marcus Antonius, Apr-May 44 BCE
AR Denarius (4.09g; 19mm)
Rome Mint.

Obv: Antony's bearded, veiled head facing right; jug behind; lituus before.

Rev: P.SEPVLLIVS//MACER. Desultor on horseback, holding whip, galloping right with second horse; wreath and palm behind.

References: Crawford 480/22; HCRI 142; Antonia 2.

Provenance: Ex Kuenker 262 (13 Mar 2015), Lot 7819; Gorny & Mosch 141 (10 Oct 2005), Lot 238; Gorny & Mosch 133 (11 Oct 2004), Lot 378; Argenor Auction 6 (22 Apr 2004) Lot 114.

Minted in 44 BCE, shortly after the assassination of Julius Caesar, this denarius depicts Antony in mourning - veiled and unshaven - likely as he appeared in the Forum when he gave his famous funeral oration. It is probably the first depiction of Antony on a coin. The reverse shows a desultor with two horses, and likely refers to games held in 44 BCE which were largely dedicated to Caesar's memory. The type can be found in better condition, but rarely this complete.

Desultors appear on several Republican coin types, including Crawford 297/1, 346/1 and 480/21. Desultors rode multiple horses and likely changed horses through some sort of fancy leap or dismount maneuver. The practice, with four horses rather than two, is referenced in the Illiad (II.15.680), so likely dates to Homeric times or earlier. As depicted on Republican coins, a Roman desultor rode two horses, bare-back which he managed by reins and whip, and he wore a pileus (felt cap) typically associated with the Dioscuri. The pileus raises the possibility thst the practice had religious connotations rather than a mere circus trick.
2 commentsCarausius

Crawford 542/2, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Marc AntonyRome, The Imperators.
Marcus Antonius, 32 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.72g; 18mm).
Athens Mint.

Obv: ANTON AVG IMP III COS DES III III V R P C. Bare head of Antony facing right.

Rev: ANTONIVS AVG IMP III, in two lines.

References: Crawford 542/2; HCRI 347; Sydenham 1209.

Provenance: Ex Andrew McCabe Collection [CNG eSale 385 (26 Oct 2016) Lot 470]; CNG 49 (17 Mar 1999), Lot 1316; Reinhold Faelten Collection [Stack's (20 Jan 1938) Lot 1495].

On the obverse, behind Antony’s ear, a small letter P, likely an engraver’s signature, is hidden within the hair line. This coin was struck in Athens in 32 BCE, while Antony and Cleopatra lived extravagantly among the Greeks. The coin’s inscription refers to a designated third consulship that Antony was supposed to share with Octavian in 31 BCE. Around the time this coin was minted, Antony notified his wife, Octavia (Octavian’s sister), in Rome that he was divorcing her. Octavian was outraged. Cleopatra’s growing influence over Antony was soon used by Octavian as progaganda to unite Italy and the West against Antony. Thus, the designated third consulship referenced on this coin never occurred, as the designated consuls went to war instead, ending with Antony’s naval defeat at Actium in September 31 BCE.
5 commentsCarausius

Crawford 544/15, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Antony Legion III DenariusRome, The Imperators.
Mark Antony, 31 BCE.
Mint travelling with Antony.
AR Denarius (3.69g; 18mm).

Obv: ANT AVG III VIR R P C; Galley right.

Rev: LEG III; Aquilia between two standards.

Reference: Crawford 544/15; HCRI 350; Syd 1217; Viereck, Die Römische Flotte (1975), p. 292 (this coin illustrated).

Provenance: ex CNG Classical Numismatic Review (Jul 2017); ex Triton IV (5 Dec 2000), Lot 432; ex Sternberg XII (18 Nov 1982), Lot 512; ex H.D.L. Viereck Collection (bef. 1975).

Produced by Antony in the lead-up to his final defeat at Actium by Octavian’s navy (commanded by Agrippa), the legionary series was a huge issue that recognized 23 legions under Antony’s command. These coins would continue to circulate throughout the Empire for several centuries after Antony’s loss, partly because their notoriously debased silver discouraged hoarding.
3 commentsCarausius

Crawford 544/19, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Antony Legion VI DenariusRome, The Imperators
Mint traveling with Antony, ca. 31 BC
AR Denarius

Obv: ANT AVG III VIR R P C; Galley right.

Rev: LEG VI; Aquilia between two standards.

Reference: Crawford 544/19; HCRI 356

Provenance: ex CNG 103 (Sep 2016) Lot 664; ex Kirk Davis FPL 37 (Jan 2002), No. 45.

Produced by Antony in the lead-up to his final defeat at Actium by Octavian’s navy (commanded by Agrippa), the legionary series was a huge issue that recognized 23 legions under Antony’s command. These coins would continue to circulate throughout the Empire for several centuries after Antony’s loss, partly because their notoriously debased silver discouraged hoarding.

2 commentsCarausius

Crawford 544/29, Marc Antony, for Legio XIV, Denarius, 32-31 BC.Marc Antony, for Legio XIV (Gemina Martia Victrix), Patras mint (?), 32-31 BC.,
Denarius (16-17 mm / 3,63 g),
Obv.: above: [AN]T AVG , below: [III VI]R R P C , under oar right, filleted scepter or mast with fluttering banners on prow.
Rev.: LEG - XIV , Aquila (legionary eagle) between two military standards.
Crawf. 544/29 ; Bab. (Antonia) 123 ; BMC 208 ; Sear 369 ; Syd. 1234 .

Die Legio XIV wurde 41 v. Chr. von Augustus aufgestellt. Sie war seit 9 n. Chr. in Moguntiacum (Mainz) stationiert und kämpfte später unter Claudius in Britannien, wo sie 60 oder 61 n. Chr. half, Boudicca niederzuwerfen. Später war die Legion u. a. in Vindobona (Wien) und Carnuntum stationiert. Sie war an den Usurpationen des Saturninus und Regalianus beteiligt.

Legio XIV Gemina Martia Victrix was a legion of the Roman Empire, levied by Octavian after 41 BC. The cognomen Gemina (twin in Latin) suggests that the legion resulted from fusion of two previous ones, one of them possibly being the Fourteenth legion that fought in the Battle of Alesia. Martia Victrix (martial victory) were cognomens added by Nero following the victory over Boudica. The emblem of the legion was the Capricorn, as with many of the legions levied by Augustus.
Invasion of Britain
Stationed in Moguntiacum, Germania Superior, since AD 9, XIIII Gemina Martia Victrix was one of four legions used by Aulus Plautius and Claudius in the Roman invasion of Britain in 43, and took part in the defeat of Boudicca in 60 or 61. In 68 it was stationed in Gallia Narbonensis.
Rebellion on the Rhine
In 89 the governor of Germania Superior, Lucius Antonius Saturninus, rebelled against Domitian, with the support of the XIVth and of the XXI Rapax, but the revolt was suppressed.
Pannonian defense
When the XXIst legion was lost, in 92, XIIII Gemina was sent in Pannonia to substitute it, camping in Vindobona (Vienna). After a war with the Sarmatians and Trajan's Dacian Wars (101-106), the legion was moved to Carnuntum, where it stayed for three centuries. Some subunits of Fourteenth fought in the wars against the Mauri, under Antoninus Pius, and the legion participated to the Parthian campaign of Emperor Lucius Verus. During his war against the Marcomanni, Emperor Marcus Aurelius based his headquarters in Carnuntum.
In support of Septimius Severus
In 193, after the death of Pertinax, the commander of the Fourteenth, Septimius Severus, was acclaimed emperor by the Pannonian legions, and above all by his own. XIIII Gemina fought for its emperor in his march to Rome to attack usurper Didius Julianus (193), contributed to the defeat of the usurper Pescennius Niger (194), and probably fought in the Parthian campaign that ended with the sack of the capital of the empire, Ctesiphon (198).
In support of imperial candidates
In the turmoil following the defeat of Valerian, tXIIII Gemina supported usurper Regalianus against Emperor Gallienus (260), then Gallienus against Postumus of the Gallic empire (earning the title VI Pia VI Fidelis — "six times faithful, six times loyal"), and, after Gallienus death, Gallic Emperor Victorinus (269-271).
5th century
At the beginning of the 5th century, XIIII Gemina still stayed at Carnuntum. It probably dissolved with the collapse of the Danube frontier in 430s. The Notitia Dignitatum lists a Quartodecimani comitatensis unit under the Magister Militum per Thracias; it is possible that this unit is XIV Gemina.

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1 commentsArminius

Cyrenaica Antony and Cleopatra obverseCYRENAICA. Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII.

Summer 31 BC.

Æ 26mm. Cut for change

BACIL/QEA/NE in three lines / ANTW/YPA/G in three
lines.

RPC I 922; Svoronos 1899; Weiser 188. brown patina

Rare1 commentsjimbomar

Cyrenaica Antony and Cleopatra ReverseCyrenaica. Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII. Summer 31 BC. Æ 26mm. Cut for change.
BACIL/QEA/NE in three lines / ANTW/YPA/G in three
lines. RPC I 922; Svoronos 1899; Weiser 188. brown patina
Rare.jimbomar

EB0362 Mark Antony & OctavianMark Antony & Octavian, AR Denarius, 32-31 BC
Obv: M ANTON IMP III VIR R P C AVG, bare head of Antony right. Unknown letter (banker's mark) under chin.
Rev: CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C, bare head of Octavian right.
References: Syd. 1181,1194; sear5 1506.
Diameter: 19mm, Weight: 3.469 grams.
Note: Sold.1 commentsEB

EB0363 Mark Antony, AR Legionary DenariusMark Antony, AR Legionary Denarius, 32-31 BC
Obv: Praetorian galley, ANT AVG III VIR R P C. Two Γ's (banker's marks) left of center.
Rev: legionary eagle between two standards, LEG VIII.
References: Syd. 1225.
Diameter: 17.5 mm, Weight: 3.637 grams.
Note: Sold.2 commentsEB

EB0364 Mark Antony / SolMark Antony, AR Denarius, Athens mint, 38-37 BC.
Obv: M ANTONIVS M F M N AVGVR IM TER, Antony standing right, dressed as priest, veiled, wearing toga & holding a lituus.
Rev: III VIR R P C COS DESIG ITER ET TERT, radiate head of Sol right.
References: Syd. 1199.
Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 3.543 grams.
Note: Sold.1 commentsEB

Fulvia Second wife of Mark AntonyBust of Fulvia as Victory right

Lion right between A and XL (year 40) LVGV in ex DVNI above

Lugdunum, autumn 43 BC

1.37g

Sear 1518
RSC 4

Antony's name is not mentioned on the coin but the date-numeral A XL (year 40) refers to his age at the time of the issue. A similar type was struck the following year which includes Antony's name and titles and recods his age as 41.

Silver Quinarius fouree 1.36gm
ex CNG 9/98 #1358

LOSTJay GT4

Fulvia, 3rd wife of Marc Antony. Died 40 BCEL. Mussidius Longus
AR Denarius, Rome mint, 42 BCE. (17 mm, 3.5 g)
Obv: Draped bust of Fulvia as Victory, r.
Rev: L. MVSSIDIVS / LONGVS, Victory in biga r., holding reins.
Sear 1517; RRC 494/40; BMCRR 4229; Sydenham 1095; RSC Mussidia 4.1 comments

Germanicus by CaligulaGERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N
Bare head of Germanicus left

C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P
around large SC

Rome 40-1 AD

9.79g

Sear 1822, RIC 50

Issued by Caligula in honour of his deceased father Germanicus.

Ex-Tater's3 commentsJay GT4

Juba II and Cleopatra SeleneREX IVBA
Diademed head right

BACIΛICCA KΛEOΠATPA
Star and crescent.

Caesarea; 25 B.C.-23 A.D
17 mm, 2.62 gm

MAA 85; SNG Copenhagen 590; Mazard 300.
VF, toned
Scarce

Ex-ANE

Juba II was the only son and heir of his father King Juba I. King Juba I was the King of Numidia and ally to Pompey the Great. He fought against Julius Caesar at the battle of Thapsus and lost commiting suicide soon after. His son Juba II was taken away to Rome to be paraded in Caesar's Triumph's. He was then raised in Caesar's houshold and educated in both Latin and Greek excelling in his studies. He was praised as one of Rome's most educated citizens and at age 20 even published a work entitled Roman Archaeology. He became life long friends with Julius Caesar's heir Octavian. He accompanied Octavian on several campaigns during the turbulent times after Caesar's death even fighting at the battle of Actium against his future wifes parents...Antony and Cleopatra VII.

Augustus restored Juba II as the king of Numidia between 29 BC-27 BC and Numidia become one of the most loyal client kings that served Rome. Between 26 BC-20 BC, Augustus arranged for him to marry Cleopatra Selene II (daughter of Antony and Cleopatra) giving her a large dowry and appointing her queen. She also had been paraded in a Triumph in Rome after the battle of Actium. It was probably due to his services with Augustus in a campaign in Spain that led Augustus to make him King of Mauretania.

Cleopatra is said to have exerted considerable influence on Juba II's policies. Juba II encouraged and supported the performing arts, research of the sciences and research of natural history. Juba II also supported Mauretanian trade. Mauretania traded all over the Mediterranean and exported fish grapes, pearls, figs, grain, wooden furniture and purple dye harvested from certain shellfish, which was used in the manufacture of purple stripes for senatorial robes. Juba II sent a contingent to Iles Purpuraires to re-establish the ancient Phoenician dye manufacturing process.

Cleopatra Selene seems to have inherited the same qualities of both Antony and Cleopatra VII. She was strong willed and maintained her Egyptian/Greek heritage. She seems intent on continuing the Ptolomaic line of strong women rulers using the same titles as her mother. She died sometime before Juba II. The Greek Historian Plutarch describes Juba II as 'one of the most gifted rulers of his time'. Between 2 BC-2, he travelled with Gaius Caesar as a member of his advisory staff to the troubled Eastern Mediterranean. In 21, Juba II made his son Ptolemy co-ruler. Juba II died in 23 AD. He had two children by Cleopatra Selene, Ptolomy of Mauretania (1 BC- 40 AD) and Drusilla of Mauretania (born in 5 AD). He was burried in the Mausolium he constructed for himself and his wife which is still visible today. 6 commentsJay GT4

L. Pinarius Scarpus under Marc AntonyAR Denarius
18.55 mm 3.86 gr.
Obv: M ANTO COS III IMP IIII, head of Jupiter Ammon right
Rev: ANTONIO AVG SCARPVS IMP, Victory walking right holding wreath and palm branch
Mint: Cyrenaica (31-30 BC)
RSC I 1; Sear HCRI 390; Sydenham 1280

[Minted under Pinarius likely in the months just prior to the showdown at Actium. Pinarius was a grand-nephew of Caesar and legatee to one-eighth of Caesar’s estate, but disclaimed in favor of Octavian. Pinarius served Caesar under Antony, and then allied with Antony and Octavian against the tyrannicides. He joined Antony opposing Octavian and prior to Actium commanded four reserve legions in Cyrenaica (modern day east Libya). After Antony’s defeat at Actium Pinarius surrendered his legions to Octavian dashing any hopes Antony may have had for continued resistance in an African theatre.]1 commentsKen W2

Leg IVPaul F

Leg IXThis worn denarius has an IMP VES countermark on the reverse. Most likely the countermark was applied at Ephesus early in Vespasian's reign. Proof that more than 100 years after being minted this coin was still circulating around the Roman world!Paul F

Leg VIThe VI Ferrata Legion.

Purchased from Tom Cederlind, Apr. 26, 1991.Paul F

Leg VIIIPaul F

Leg XFormerly part of the Jacob Stein collection. Purchased from Gemini V Auction, Jan. 2009.Paul F

Leg XIIEx. Forum Ancient Coins, Ex. Tom Cederlind1 commentsPaul F

LEG XIII Antony legionary denariusObverse: ANT AVG with Praetorian galley
Reverse: LEG XIII between two legionary standards1 commentsAndrew S4

Leg XVPaul F

Leg XVII ClassicaePaul F

Leg XXIPaul F

Legion IIPaul F

Legion IIRSC I 27; Sear HCRI 349; Sydenham 1216
Obverse die match in Schaefer’s die study, 14/54Ken W2

Legion II16.79 mm 3.54 gr.
RSC I 27; Sear HCRI 349; Sydenham 1216
Obverse and reverse die match in Schaefer’s die study, 14/551 commentsKen W2

Legion II - Mark Antony - 32 - 31 B.C.AR Denarius, 32 – 31 B.C., Patrae, 18.1mm, 3.40g, 225°, Crawford 544/14
Obv: ANT•AVG / III VIR•R•P•C. Galley right with rowers, mast with banners at prow, border of dots.
Rev: LEG II. Aquila (legionary eagle) between two legionary standards, border of dots.Marti Vltori

Legion IIIRSC I 28; Sear HCRI 350Ken W2

Legion III18.88 mm 3.52 gr.
RSC I 28; Sear HCRI 350; Sydenham 1217Ken W2

Legion IIII18.0 mm 3.02 gr.
RSC I 29; Sear HCRI 353; Sydenham 1220Ken W2

Legion IVRSC I 30; Sear HCRI 352; Sydenham 1219
Obverse and reverse die match in Schaefer’s die study, 14/83Ken W2

Legion IV19.02 mm 3.68 gr.
RSC I 30; Sear HCRI 352; Sydenham 1219
2 reverse die matches in Schaefer’s die study, 14/782 commentsKen W2

Legion IX16.96 mm 3.38 gr.
RSC I 37; Sear HCRI 359; Sydenham 1227
2 obverse and reverse die matches in Schaefer’s die study, 14/19Ken W2

Legion IX17.58 mm 3.47 gr.
RSC I 37; Sear HCRI 359; Sydenham 1227
2 obverse and reverse die matches in Schaefer’s die study, 14/192Ken W2

Legion IX18.41 mm 3.40 gr.
RSC I 37; Sear HCRI 359; Sydenham 1227Ken W2

Legion V18.09 mm 3.44 gr.
RSC I 32; Sear HCRI 354; Sydenham 12211 commentsKen W2

Legion V17.23 mm 3.47 gr. .
RSC I 32; Sear HCRI 354; Sydenham 1221

[Obverse and reverse die matched to a coin in Schaefer’s die study, Binder 14, page 232, including the obverse die break or delamination at 11-12 hr.]Ken W2

Legion V
16.48 mm 4.22 gr.
RSC I 32; Sear HCRI 354; Sydenham 1221
Reverse die match in Schaefer’s die study, 14/236

[Struck with clashed dies. Incuse portions of the obverse legend and devices are clearly seen on the reverse, most prominently the AVG and lower portion of the oars. On the obverse, the beak of the eagle and a portion of a crescent are in incuse between the mast and prow.]2 commentsKen W2

Legion VIRSC I 33; Sear HCRI 356; Sydenham 1223Ken W2

Legion VI17.45 mm 3.37 gr.
RSC I 33; Sear HCRI 356; Sydenham 1223
Reverse die match in Schaefer’s die study, 14/93

[Brockage, obverse incuse of reverse.]2 commentsKen W2

Legion VI18.13 mm 3.27 gr.
RSC I 33; Sear HCRI 356; Sydenham 1223

[This is the first “this coin” match in my collection. It appears in Schaefer’s die study in Binder 14, page 87, together with an obverse and reverse die match thereto. I have come to use Schaefer’s study routinely to check for die matches. More than half of the MALs in this gallery are die matched in Schaefer’s study. Several coins which are not die matched in Schaefer’s are NGC certified, indicating there are dies, likely many on some issues, yet to be added to his impressive study. Given the massive size of this issue that should not be surprising.] Ken W2

Legion VIIRSC I 34; Sear HCRI 357; Sydenham 1224Ken W2

Legion VIIIRSC I 35; Sear HCRI 358; Sydenham 1225Ken W2

Legion VIII19.45 mm 3.61 gr.
RSC I 35; Sear HCRI 358; Sydenham 12251 commentsKen W2

Legion VIIII17.57 mm 3.33 gr.
RSC I 36; Sear HCRI 360; Sydenham 1226
Ken W2

Legion VIIII19.54 mm 3.90 gr.
RSC I 36; Sear HCRI 360; Sydenham 1226Ken W2

Legion X17.11 mm 3.47 gr.
RSC I 38; Sear HCRI 361; Sydenham 1228Ken W2

Legion X19.38 mm 3.31 gr.
RSC I 38; Sear HCRI 361; Sydenham 1228Ken W2

Legion XFlip-over double strike
19.28 mm 3.76 gr.
Crawford 544/24; RSC I 38; Sear HCRI 361; Sydenham 1228

[The double strike is obvious in the dot borders. The flip-over is clearly seen by the appearance of the eagle’s beak and head on the galley on the obverse. It’s hard to see in the photo, but part of the N in ANT and a die break from the obverse can be seen on the reverse.]1 commentsKen W2

Legion XI17.99 mm 3.68 gr.
RSC I 39; Sear HCRI 362; Sydenham 1229
Obverse and reverse die match in Schaefer’s die study, 14/1251 commentsKen W2

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