Extremely Rare Legionary Overstrike

CNG 90, Lot: 1403. Estimate $200. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.46 g, 5h). Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint. Galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG XI across field. Crawford 544/25 over 544/14; CRI 362 over 349; Sydenham 1229 over 1216; RSC 39 over 27. VF, toned, short edge split, banker’s marks. Overstruck on a denarius of Legion II, with the undertype visible. Extremely rare and interesting.