legio XIX

legio XIX
Gold aureus, 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 – XIX across lower field; legionary eagle between two standards.

   

   Crawford 544/7; Sydenham 1242; BMCRR East p.528 note; Sear CRI 377; Babelon Antonia 134; Cohen 56; Calicó 98
   
Picture credit: UBS Gold & Numismatics (Auction 78), 9.9.2008, lot 1211


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