However the number of coins needed strained the available amount of silver and forced a lower silver content be used in their production than was used in standard denarii of that time. Mark Antony used these coins to pay his legions and fleet. The coins were produced at a mint travelling with the general perhaps at Antony's winter headquarters in Patrae (Greece). This coin was part of a very large issue by Mark Anthony before his final confrontation with Octavian at the Battle of Actium in 32 BC.
Minted by Moving with Mark Anthony, perhaps at Antony's winter headquarters in Patrae (Greece) Obverse DescriptionĪ ship being rowed to the right above (off flan) (abbreviating: Antonius augurus) below, III VIR R P C (abbreviating: Triumvir rei publicae constituendae translation: One of Three Men for the Restoration of the Republic) Reverse DescriptionĪ Roman military eagle (aquila) between two standards below, LEG VI Edge Description We encourage and welcome contact from First Peoples Communities, scholars and others to provide advice to correct and enhance information. The level of documentation for collection items can and does vary, dependent on when or how the item was collected. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the most accurate information is presented, some content may contain errors.
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