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  [Image]                              Item Sold At Auction #17
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                 Web Product ID: 3633
                 Estimate: $100.00
                 Final Sale Price: $66.00
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                 Denomination: Legionary Denarius
                 Grade: VF toned
                 Reference: Crawford 544/15; Sydenham 1217; RSC 28




  Mark Antony. 32-31 BC. AR Legionary Denarius (3.81 gm). ANT. AVG III. VIR. R. P. C.,
  praetorian galley right / LEG III, legionary eagle (aquila) between two standards.
  Crawford 544/15; Sydenham 1217; RSC 28. Toned VF, obverse a little off-center.
  Estimate $100.



  The legionary coinage of Antony was struck for the use of his fleet and legions when
  he was preparing for the battle at Actium. It was struck in a baser metal than the
  ordinary silver coinage.


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