legio III

legio III
Silver denarius, Patrae (?), Autumn 32 to Spring 31 B.C.
   
Obv. ANT AVG (above), III VIR R P C (below); galley right, with rowers, sceptre tied with a ribbon (fillet) above prow.
Rev. LEG – III across lower field; legionary eagle between two standards.

   

   Crawford 544/15; Sydenham 1217; BMCRR East 193; Sear CRI 350; Babelon Antonia 106; Cohen 28
   
Picture credit: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. (Auction 99), 13.5.2015, lot 570


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