Description
Denomination: Silver denarius
Period: Period between the Roman republic and the empire
Date: c32-31BC
Origin: Antony’s travelling military mint to pay his armies
Condition: VF for type, slightly off centre (often the case with these coins)
Obverse: Galley right, mast with banners at prow, ANT AVG. III VIR R P C
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards. LEG II
Size and Weight: 17mm, 3.12g
References: Sear 1479 var
Features and Provenance:
The legionary series of coins, issued by Antony whist in the Eastern Mediterranean, declares his respect for his legions by placing their name on these famous and sought after coins. The Legio or legion II was given the name ‘Augusta’ and may have been a pun: being founded by Julius Caesar but later re-organised by Augustus, therefore being the ‘August Legion’. They were active in Spain and Germany but most famously they became one of the invading forces against Britannia under the Command of Vespasian and were stationed in Exeter. During the Boudican Revolt they were summoned to London and Colchester by Suetonius Paulinus but their commander at this point, Poenius Postumus, refused (reasons are unclear) and he is believed to have committed suicide rather take any reprisal.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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