Ancients
Mark Antony, as Triumvir and Imperator (44-31 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.88 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Mint in Greece moving with Antony, 42 BC. M· ANTONI· IMP, bare head of Antony right, wearing mourning bead / III VIR R · P · C, distyle temple, enclosing raised round medallion bearing radiate bust of Sol facing. Crawford 496/1. CRI 128. RSC 12. Babelon Antonia 34. An exceptional example of this rare issue, with a fine portrait of Antony wearing a mourning/campaign beard.
Ex CNG 91 (19 September 2012), lot 851.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1750-2250 USD