Description: This is a lovely example of this popular silver denarius of Mark Antony and a young Octavian. Struck in 41 BC, likely in Ephesus, by the moneyer M Barbatius Pollio, this coin is attractively centered on both sides with great detail and only light wear. Nicely struck with wonderful portraits and beautiful luster. Historical Background: After Julius Caesar was assassinated, Mark Antony, Caesar's second-in-command, and Gaius Octavius, Caesar’s great-nephew and legal heir, united to avenge Caesar's assassination. They, along with Lepidus, joined together to defeat Brutus and Cassius, forming what is known as the "2d Triumvirate." Once Brutus was annihilated at the Battle of Philipi, the relationship between Antony and Octavian gradually deteriorated until civil war erupted between the two, leading to Antony and Cleopatra's famous defeat at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC Details: 3.80g, 12h, 20mm. M. ANT. IMP AVG. III. VIR. R. PC. M. BARBAT. Q. P, bare head of Antony right / CAESAR. IMP. PONT. III. VIR. R. P. C., bare head of Octavian right, wearing slight beard. Crawford 517/2; CRI 243; Sydenham 1181; Kestner 3793-3795; BMCRR East 100; RSC 8a.
Price: 1495 USD
Location: Rockville, Maryland
End Time: 2024-10-20T17:10:23.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
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Denomination: Denarius
Historical Period: Roman: Republic (300 BC-27 BC)
Composition: Silver
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Year: 41 BC
Era: Ancient
Grade: Ungraded
Certification: Uncertified
