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Denarius - Mark Antony ANTONIVS·AVGVR·COS·DES·ITER·ET·TERT / IMP·TERTIO·III·VIR·R·P·C 36 BC
36 BC year| Silver | 4.00 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 36 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.00 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Seven-pointed Armenian tiara to right, decorated with three stars; behind, crossed bow and arrow. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP•TERTIO•III•VIR•R•P•C
Comment
Antioch on the Orontes or a military mint travelling with Canidius Crassus in Armenia.This coin commemorates Canidius Crassus' Armenian campaign in 37 BC, during which he defeated the King Artavasdes II (56-34 BC) in an attempt to secure the Roman flank prior to Antony's planned invasion of Parthia. The Armenians were successfully subdued, and Artavasdes swore allegiance to his new overlords, but when Mark Antony moved against the Parthian Empire in 36 BC, the king failed to adequately protect the triumvir's baggage train, and Mark Antony eventually blamed him for the disastrous failure of his campaign. Two years later, the Romans invaded Armenia and disposed Artavasdes II, who was then held captive in Egypt for some years, before being executed at the order of Mark Antony right after the Battle of Actium.
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 in 36 BC, during Antony's third consulship, and it highlights his title of Imperator, or commander, reflecting his military prowess and influence in the Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-36) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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