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Mark Antony and Octavian, struck by Lucius Gellius Poplicola. Denarius, 3.47g. (2h). Asia Minor, 41 BC. Obv: M ANT IMP AVG III [VIR R P C] L GELL QP Bare head of Antony right, vase behind. Rx: CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C, Bare head of Octavian (with features of Antony) right, lituus behind. Crawford 517/8. Sydenham 1188. Sear, Imperators 250. Obverse corroded. VF.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk 129, 24 October 2002, lot 163.
Quite a scarce variety, issued by Gellius rather than M. Barbatius Pollio (Cr-517/2). These pieces are characterized by thin, spread flans, fine-style dies, and most notably by the augural symbols behind the heads of the Triumvirs. A quick survey finds roughly 13 examples of the "normal" Cr-517/2 for every one of the present type.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk 129, 24 October 2002, lot 163.
Quite a scarce variety, issued by Gellius rather than M. Barbatius Pollio (Cr-517/2). These pieces are characterized by thin, spread flans, fine-style dies, and most notably by the augural symbols behind the heads of the Triumvirs. A quick survey finds roughly 13 examples of the "normal" Cr-517/2 for every one of the present type.