legio VIII

legio VIII
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 – VIII across lower field; legionary eagle between two standards.

   

   Crawford 544/21; Sydenham 1225; BMCRR East 199; Sear CRI 358; Babelon Antonia 114; Cohen 35
   
Picture credit: Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG (Auction 236), 7.10.2013, lot 877


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