Mark Antony and Octavia, 39 BC. Cistophorus (Silver, 28mm, 11.70 g 12), Ephesus. M·ANTONIVS·IMP ·COS· DESIG·ITER ET·TERT Conjoined heads right of Mark Antony, wreathed, and Octavia, to right. Rev. III·VIR – R·P·C· Dionysus, holding cantharus and thyrsus, standing left on cista mystica; to left and right, two interlaced serpents with erect heads. RPC 2202. Sydenham 1198. Very nicely toned. Bang on the obverse and traces of corrosion, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Stoecklin Collection, bought from Bank Leu in Zürich.
Price realized | 900 CHF |
Starting price | 680 CHF |
Estimate | 850 CHF |