Marc Antony. AR Denarius minted at Patrae(?), 32-31 BC. Praetorian galley right. Reverse: LEG II; legionary eagle between two standards. Sear 1479 note; RSC Antony 27; Cr. 544/14; Syd. 1216. A few marks above galley. Bold. Very Fine. The celebrated and extensive legionary series was Antony's last major coinage before Actium. Produced specifically as military pay in the months leading up to his confrontation with Octavian, the coins were likely struck at Patrae, where Antony was headquartered in the winter of 32/31. Estimated Value $350 - 425. The Pat Coyle Collection. Categories: Roman Imperatorial Period
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