legio XVIII

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

   

   Crawford 544/33; Sydenham 1239; BMCRR East 213; Sear CRI 376; Babelon Antonia 129; Cohen 51
   
Picture credit: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. (Triton XX), 10.1.2017, lot 595


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