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Thessalonica. Mark Antony and Octavian. AE 27, 19.29g. (5h). Thessalonica, Year 5=37 BC. Obv: Draped bust of Eleutheria right; E (date) to left; [ΘΕΣ]ΣAΛONIK]EΩN EΛEYΘEPIAΣ] around. Rx: Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond; M ANT AYT Γ· KAI AVT around. RPC 1551. Sear, Imperators 672. Glossy olive surfaces. VF.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection. Ex CNG E52, 6 November 2002, lot 82.
The bust of Libertas on the obverse "refers to the grant of freedom by the Triumvirs to Thessalonica in 42 BC after the battle of Philippi, the victory which is celebrated on the reverse" (RPC, p. 297).
Ex Randy Haviland Collection. Ex CNG E52, 6 November 2002, lot 82.
The bust of Libertas on the obverse "refers to the grant of freedom by the Triumvirs to Thessalonica in 42 BC after the battle of Philippi, the victory which is celebrated on the reverse" (RPC, p. 297).