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The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.48 g, 10h). Legionary type. Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right; ANT • Aug above, iii • uir • r • p • C below / Aquila between two signa; Leg xxiii across lower field. Crawford 544/39; CRI 383; Sydenham 1246; RSC 60; BMCRR East 219; Kestner 3867; RBW –. Lightly toned. Near EF.
Most of the higher numbered legions named on Antony’s coins, above LEG XII, had no previous or subsequent history; they seem to have been raised specifically for his planned invasion of Italy and were quickly disbanded by the victorious Octavian after Actium. It is generally assumed the series terminates with LEG XXIII, but a few denarii with higher numbers have surfaced that are unquestionably genuine, notably two examples marked LEG XXXIII (Roma XXIII, lot 696 and Triton XXV lot 774). These may represent a die-engraver’s error, adding an extra X, but legions with numbers higher than XXIII are attested in Cicero’s letters.
The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.
Triton XXVI – Session Two – Lot 335-673 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 10 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.
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