ANCIENT THEMES. M. Antonius and Cleopatra. 83-30 BC and 69-30 BC, respectively. Æ Medal (32mm, 11.70 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).Electronic Auction 565 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANCIENT THEMES. M. Antonius and Cleopatra. 83-30 BC and 69-30 BC, respectively. Æ Medal (32mm, 11.70 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. Brown surfaces, hint of discoloration. EF. |