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Marc Antony Legionary AR Denarius. Military mint moving with Antony (Patrae?), 32-31 BC. Praetorian galley to right / CHORTIS SPECVLATORVM, three legionary standards, each decorated with prow to right and two wreaths. Crawford 544/12; CRI 386; RSC 6. 3.62g, 17mm, 10h.
Near Very Fine. Rare.
From a private European collection.
One of the rarest of the legionary denarii, this issue pays tribute to Antony's speculatores. The cohortis speculatorum was a selection of the ablest naval soldiers formed into a single force, whose main role was to accompany Antony on his nautical explorations, acting in some sense as a personal guard. The prows decorating the three standards refer to the original role of the speculatores as mounted soldiers positioned on an elevated part of the ship from where they were able to look out.
Near Very Fine. Rare.
From a private European collection.
One of the rarest of the legionary denarii, this issue pays tribute to Antony's speculatores. The cohortis speculatorum was a selection of the ablest naval soldiers formed into a single force, whose main role was to accompany Antony on his nautical explorations, acting in some sense as a personal guard. The prows decorating the three standards refer to the original role of the speculatores as mounted soldiers positioned on an elevated part of the ship from where they were able to look out.