Marcus Antonius AR Denarius, struck by C. Vibus Varus, moneyer.

Marc Antony, Rome, 42 BC. C. Vibius Varus, moneyer. Bearded bare head of Marc Antony right / Fortuna standing left, holding Victory and cornucopiae; C•VIBIVS downwards to right, VARVS upwards to left. Crawford 494/32; CRI 149; RSC 4. 3.76g, 19mm. Historically a important coin since the munt was struck in the period that Antony was wearing his beard. This is a sign of him mourning the death of Julius Caesar.

Provenance from the collection of a British author and collector, Mr. TR Hardaker; former Tony Hardy Collection; Sold for 500$ in September 2013 (CNG 64, Lot: 850).

Reference : Crawford 494/32; CRI 149; RSC 4

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Collection : Roman Imperatorial collection