Marcus Antonius AR Denarius, Legio X

Marc Antony, military mint moving with Mark Antony (Patrae?), 32-31 BC. ANT•AVG / III•VIR•R•P•C Galley to right, with scepter tied with fillet on prow. Rev. LEG X Aquila between two signa.

Julius Caesar particularly favoured the tenth (Legio X) which was under the command of Marc Antony. This was stationed in Transalpine Gaul, together with VII, VIII and IX when he arrived in northern Italy to take up his proconsular office in 58 BC

Provenance direct purchase from a British Gallery holder of Roman Antiquities.

Reference : Crawford 544/24; RSC 38; Sydenham 1228

Source : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legio_X_...

Collection : Roman Imperatorial collection