IONIA, Ephesus. Mark Antony and Octavia. Summer-autumn 39 BC. AR Cistophorus (23mm, 11.57 g, 12h). Near VF.

Triton XXVII – Session 5
Lot: 5426. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Provincial, Silver

Sold For $ 325. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IONIA, Ephesus. Mark Antony and Octavia. Summer-autumn 39 BC. AR Cistophorus (23mm, 11.57 g, 12h). Head of Antony right, wearing ivy wreath; lituus below; all within wreath of ivy and flowers / Draped bust of Octavia right above cista mystica, flanked by interlaced serpents with heads erect. RPC I 2201 (Cistophoric mint); CRI 262; Sydenham 1197; RSC 2. Lightly toned, minor roughness and earthen deposits, “M” graffito on obverse. Near VF.

From the Lionel Tenby Collection, purchased from Praefectus Coins.


Closing Date and Time: 17 January 2024 at 12:21:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.