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Silver denarius, Patrae (?), Autumn 32
to Spring 31 B.C. Obv. AИT 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 note; Sydenham —; BMCRR East —; Sear CRI 358 note; Babelon Antonia —; Cohen — Picture credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung (Auction 236), 7.3.2016, lot 388 Back |