Roman Denarius Coin

Inv. No.: c054
Provenance: M. Antonius, M. Barbatius, Octavian
Date: 41 B.C.
 
Obv.: Antony, bareheaded.
M.ANT.IMP.AVG.IIIVIR R.P.C.M.BARBAT.Q.P.

Rev.: Octavian, bareheaded, with slight beard.
CAESAR IMP.PONT.IIIVIR R.P.C.

In November, 43 B.C. Antony, Octavian and Lepidus were appointed tresuiri rei publicae constituendae (lit. “triumvirs for ordering/regulating the state”) for a period of five years. The coin proclaims the bond of friendship existing between Antony and Octavian, a bond that was to be further strengthened in 40 by the marriage of Antony and Octavia, sister of Octavian. In the very year this coin was issued, however, Antony met Cleopatra for the first time and the seeds of future discord were sown.

Comparanda:
S 1181.