legio XII

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

   

   Crawford 544/26; Sydenham 1230; BMCRR East 204; Sear CRI 365; Babelon Antonia 119; Cohen 41
   
Picture credit: Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG (Auction 92), 23.5.2016, lot 451


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