Mark Anthony - (32-31 BC) - Legion V Denarius (VF)

This is one of the sought-after "Legionary" coins from the last days of Mark Anthony as he fought alongside Cleopatra against Octavian.

The obverse features a right-facing galley with a sceptered prow and a forward-slanting mast. The inscription reads “ANT AVG III VIR R P C,” which stands for “Antonius Auguris, Tresviri Rei Publicae Constituendae” (Antony, Augur and one of the Triumvirs for Organizing the Republic).

On the reverse is a legionary eagle (aquila) between two military standards (signa). The inscription identifies the specific legion, in this case, “LEG V” (Legio V).

This coin was part of a series minted by Mark Antony to pay his troops during the final war of the Roman Republic, leading up to the Battle of Actium.  They are extremely collectable, and this coin is of exceptional quality.

Weight 3.45g
(Ref: AHC180)