MARC ANTONY. AR Legionary Denarius (3.61 gms), Patrae Mint, ca. 32-31 B.C. GOOD VERY FINE.
Cr-544/8; S-1483 (plate coin); Syd-1213. RARE. "ANT AVG III VIR R P C", Praetorian galley right; Reverse: "CHORTIVM PRAETORIARVM" Legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards. The Praetorian Cohort were an elite sect of veteran soldiers hand-selected to guard the commander of the army. Somewhat grainy surfaces. GOOD VERY FINE.
Ex: Stack's Sale December 2001, Lot #142.
Previously from the Ponterio & Associates Sale #108 August 2000, Lot #307.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00