Ancients
Marc Antony, as Consul (44-43 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 4.01 gm, 8h). Rome, May-April 44 BC, moneyer P. Sepullius Macer. Veiled head of Antony right, with mourning beard; capis behind, lituus below chin / P· SEPVLLIVS above, desultor (horseman) on horseback galloping right, wearing conical cap and holding whip and reins, a second horse by his side in background, wreath behind. Crawford 480/22. CRI 142. Sydenham 1077. RSC 74. Very rare -- the first portrait issue of Marc Antony! Exceptionally detailed strike, displaying the soon-to-be Triumvir in heavy mourning for Caesar. Among the finest known examples. NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD