Extremely Rare LEG XXIII

Triton XVI, Lot: 961. Estimate $2000. Sold for $5500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.56 g, 6h). Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right; ANT • AVG III VIR • R • P • C around / Aquila between two signa; LEG XXIII across field. Crawford 544/39; CRI 383; RSC 60; Sydenham 1246; Kestner 3867; BMCRR East 219. Good VF, lightly toned. Rare legion.

From the Goldman Roman Imperatorial Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 958.