Octavian and Mark Antony. Late 40-early 39 BC. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 8.03 g, 6h). Mint in central or southern Italy. Near VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 670. Estimated: $ 15 000

Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

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Octavian and Mark Antony. Late 40-early 39 BC. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 8.03 g, 6h). Mint in central or southern Italy. Bare head of Octavian right, wearing slight beard; CAESAR IMP around / Bare head of Mark Antony right; ANTONIVS IMP around. Crawford 529/1; Sydenham 1327; CRI 301; BBMRR 90 (Gaul); Calicó 105b.. Scattered marks, scrapes. Near VF. Extremely rare.

From the S & S Collection.

Unlike most other dual portrait Imperatorial issues, the fabric of this rare aureus suggests that Octavian (identified as CAESAR IMP) is on the obverse and Antony (ANTONIVS IMP) occupies the reverse, and so it is attributed to Octavian rather than the senior Triumvir. It also omits the triumviral titles and the name of the moneyer, both of which appear on the counterpart issues of Antony. The mint is not immediately obvious; Crawford attributes it to a “mint moving with Octavian,” Calico suggests Gaul, and Sear proposes southern or northern Italy. The types suggest that the occasion for this issue was the signing of the Treaty of Brundisium between Octavian and Antony in October of 40 BC, which renewed their partnership and, for a time, staved off civil war between them.

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.

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