Description

Marc Antony, 32-31 BC. AR 16.5mm, 2.94gm Denarius, Military moving mint.

Obv: ANT AVG III VIR R P C Praetorian galley

Rev: LEC XIII Legionary eagle between two standards.

Ref: Crawford (RRC) 544/27, CRI 364, CRR 1217

Legion XIII is one of the most famous, This legion stood by Julius Caesar from its circa 57BC. In 49BC crossed the Rubicon River with Caesar in Northern Italy setting off the Civil War that led to the termination of corrupt Roman Republic.

Antony' generals were aware of Octavian's propaganda to undermine the morale of their legion's. Antony produced these Denarius was for propaganda and claim that he had overwhelming support.

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