Mark Antony Denarius Head of Sol in Temple NGC Graded Choice VF

Mark Antony denarius head of Sol in a temple. Struck at a military mint travelling with Antony in Greece autumn 42BC. The reappearance of IMP on the obverse suggests the coin was struck after the second battle of Philippi on 23rd October although Antony is still shown wearing his mourning beard – both he and Octavian went unshaven until Caesar’s murder had been avenged. A scarce issue from one of the most famous of Romans struck during a pivotal period in history. A nicely toned coin graded Choice Very Fine by NGC with 4/5 strike and 4/5 surfaces.

Obverse: Bear, bearded head of Mark Antony right. M. ANTONI IMP
Reverse:  Facing head of Sol in a temple of two columns. III VIR R.P.C
References: RRC 496/1, RSC 12, RCV 1504, Sear’s History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 128
Diameter: 20mm
Weight: 3.54 grams

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