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Denarius - Mark Antony ANT•AVG III•VIR•P•C / LEG VI 32 BC - 31 BC
| Silver | 3.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Triumvir | Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) (43 BC - 32 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 32 BC - 31 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Aquila (legionary eagle) between two standards; across eagle, inscription.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG VI
Unabridged legend: Legio VI
Translation: The Sixth Legion
Edge
Gross
Comment
This is the famous legionary coinage of Mark Antony honouring 23 roman legions along with the praetorian cohorts and the cohort of speculatores.This file gathers the various honoured legions except the legions LEG XII ANTIQVAE, LEG XVII CLASSICAE and LEG XVIII LYBICAE which are to be listed separately, along with coins related to cohorts.
LEG XI, 11th legion Claudia
3.25g
19mm
©️ Image Courtesy of Sain Paul Antiques (https://www.biddr.ch/auctions/saintpaulantiques)
LEG XIX, 19th legion
3.37g
13mm
LEG XXI, 21st legion Rapax
3.19g
17mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Mark Antony, who was a prominent Roman general and politician, and one of the triumvirs who ruled Rome after the assassination of Julius Caesar. The coin was minted during his reign as consul in 32 BC, and it shows him wearing a wreath, symbolizing his military victories. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact from ancient Rome, providing a glimpse into the lives of the powerful leaders who shaped the Roman Empire.
