AR Fourth Legion Denarius of Mark Antony

AR Fourth Legion Denarius of Mark Antony

money; Coins (money)

A galley is depicted on the obverse along with Mark Antony's name. The reverse depicts three Roman military standards, including the famous eagle standard. The bottom of the reverse contains the lettering LEG IV. The IV legion is known to have fought for Antony during the Liberator's Civil war against Brutus, one of Julius Caesar's killers.

Mark Antony

Syd 1219

ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)

42 BCE

NG

University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)

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Silver (metal)

Latin

Physical Object

2002.02.119

Roman Republic