legio XVII

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

   

   Crawford 544/32; Sydenham 1237; BMCRR East 212; Sear CRI 374; Babelon Antonia 127; Cohen 49
   
Picture credit: Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG (Auction 270), 2.10.2015, lot 8540


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