The Roman Republic
Marcus Antonius. Denarius, Gallia Cisalpina 43, AR 3.83 g.
Description: M ANTO[N IMP] Bearded head of Mark Antony r.; behind, lituus . Rev. [CA]ESAR DIC Laureate head of Caesar r.; behind, jug. References: Babelon Antonia 4 and Julia 54
C 2
Sydenham 1165
Sear Imperators 118
Woytek Arma et Nummi p. 558
RBW 1708
Crawford 488/1 Condition: Rare. Two superb portraits of fine style and a wonderful old cabinet tone, minor areas of weakness and slightly off-centre on obverse, otherwise extremely fine Provenance: Münzzentrum Albrecht sale 27, 1976, 123
NAC sale 72, 2013, JD collection, 497
Price realized | 3'750 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |