legio IX

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

   

   Crawford 544/23; Sydenham 1227; BMCRR East 201; Sear CRI 359; Babelon Antonia 116; Cohen 37
   
Picture credit: Roma Numismatics Limited (Auction 3), 31.3.2012, lot 401


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