Roman Denarius Coin

Inv. No.: c055
Provenance: M. Antonius
Date: c. 32-31 B.C.
Weight: 3.62g
 
Obv.: Galley with rowers, standard at prow.
ANT.AVG.IIIVIR R.P.C.

Rev.: Standards of Seventh Legion.
LEG.VII

Antony minted a long series of denarii, having minimal silver content and depicting the various legions (I-XXX) which served under his command against Octavian. These were used as military coinage. Antony chose types showing symbols of naval and military strength instead of the personal profile used previously.

Comparanda:
S 1224.