ROMAN IMPERATORIAL. Marc Antony. Summer 32 B.C. AR denarius. 3.33 gm. 18 mm. Athens mint (M. Junius Silanus, moneyer). His bare head right, P (artist's signature) hidden in hair behind ear; ANTON AVG IMP COS DES III III V R P C around / M SILANVS AVG / Q PRO COS in two lines; last letters struck again near the edge. CRI 346. Crawford 542/1. Sydenham 1208. RSC 71. Near Very Fine; attractive dark iridescent toning; some light old scratches; flan delamination at 1'; reverse legend, last three letters struck twice. Rare.

Ex Joseph Lepczyk Auction 36 (October 23, 1980), lot 693.

Junius Silanus was the step-brother of Brutus. He joined Antony on campaign in the East where he struck this type in a mint moving with Antony.