453, Lot: 738. Estimate $50. Sold for $100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANCIENT THEMES, Rome. M. Antonius and Cleopatra. 83-30 BC and 69-30 BC, respectively. Æ Medal (32mm, 18.79 g, 12h). “Histoire de la République Romaine” series: Antony and Cleopatra / The Battle of Actium. By J. Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. Dated 723 AUC (31 BC). ANTOINE ET CLEOPATRE, jugate busts left of Antony and Cleopatra, wearing diadem, necklace, and drapery / The Battle of Actium: three ships of Octavian’s forces under sail left, sinking a ship of Antony’s forces to left; BATAILLE D’ACTIUM in exergue. Catenacci pp. 112-3. Some spots. Good VF.

From the Brondesbury Park Collection.