Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 101 24 Oct 2017
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Marcus Antonius. Cistophoric tetradrachm, Ephesus (?) 39, AR 12.15 g. M·ANTONIVS·IMP·COS· DESIG·ITER ET·TERT Ivy-wreathed head r.; below, lituus. All within ivy-wreath. Rev. III·VIR – R·P·C· Head of Octavia r. on cista mistica between two interlaced snakes with heads erect. Babelon Antonia 60. C 2. Sydenham 1197. RPC 2201.
Scarce and in exceptional condition for the issue. Two superb portraits struck
on a very broad flan and a lovely old cabinet tone, extremely fine