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The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.82 g, 6h). Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG X across lower field. Crawford 544/24; CRI 361; Sydenham 1228; RSC 38. Reverse slightly off center. VF.
From the Todd Hansen Collection. Ex Spink New York (10 December 2001), lot 419.
Of Roman legionary designations, Legion X is perhaps the most famous. It was the favourite of Julius Caesar in the conquest of Gaul, serving at times as his personal bodyguard and played a key role in the Civil Wars against Pompey, including the decisive battle of Munda in 45 BC.
From the Todd Hansen Collection. Ex Spink New York (10 December 2001), lot 419.
Of Roman legionary designations, Legion X is perhaps the most famous. It was the favourite of Julius Caesar in the conquest of Gaul, serving at times as his personal bodyguard and played a key role in the Civil Wars against Pompey, including the decisive battle of Munda in 45 BC.