Davissons Ltd.
Auction 42 1 Mar 2023
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ROMAN IMPERATORIAL. Mark Antony and Octavia. 40-35 B.C. AR cistophorus. 11.51 gm. 26 mm. Ephesus mint. Summer-autumn 39 B.C. Head of Antony right, wearing ivy wreath; lituus below; all within wreath of ivy and flowers; M ANTONIVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT / Draped bust of Octavia right above cista mystica, flanked by interlaced serpents with heads erect; III VIR R P C. CRI 262. RPC I 2201. Sydenham 1197. RSC 2. Near Very Fine; attractive pale gray tone; minor die rust and some hairline cleaning marks on obverse; pleasing portraits; well centered on a broad flan.