Cistophorus - Marcus Antonius M•ANTONIVS•IMP•COS•DESIG•ITER•ET•TERT / III•VIR R•P•C

€66,597.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year39 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueCistophorus (3⁄25)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight11.86 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CRR#1197, RPC Online I#2201, BMC RR#133, RSC#2, RCV I#1512
Obverse descriptionHead of Mark Antony right, wreathed ivy; below, lituus; around inscription. All within wreath of ivy and flowers.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM•ANTONIVS•IMP•COS•DESIG•ITER•ET•TERT
(Translation: Emperor Mark Antony, Named Consul for the Third time.)
Reverse descriptionDraped bust of Octavia right above cista mystica, flanked by coiled snakes with heads erect; on left and right, inscription. No border.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIII•VIR R•P•C
(Translation: Triumvirate for the Restoration of the Government.)
EdgeGross
Mint
MintageND (-39)  - -
Catalog ID7035623660
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