The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavian. Spring-early summer 41 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.87 g, 12h). Ephesus mint; M. Barbatius Pollio, quaestor pro praetore.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 623. Estimated: $ 2 000

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavian. Spring-early summer 41 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.87 g, 12h). Ephesus mint; M. Barbatius Pollio, quaestor pro praetore. Bare head of Mark Antony right; M ANT • I(MP) (AV)G III VIR • R • P • C • M BARBAT Q P around / Bare head of Octavian right, with slight beard; CAESAR • IMP • PONT • III • VIR • R • P • C • around. Crawford 517/2; CRI 243; Sydenham 1181; RSC 8a; BMCRR East 100; Kestner 3793-5; RBW 1798. Lightly toned, thin flan crack. EF. A striking portrait of Mark Antony.

From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Ponterio 112 (27 April 2001), lot 388; Triton III (30 November 1999), lot 959; Auctiones AG 23 (18 June 1993), lot 476; Munzen & Medaillen AG FPL 543 (May 1991), no. 24.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.