AR Denarius of Mark Antony

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Title

AR Denarius of Mark Antony

Subject

money; coins (money)

Description

This coin was struck in a moving military mint by Mark Antony. He produced these coins to pay his soldiers. Since high production was required, copper was added, resulting in a low desire to save these coins. Since these coins were heavily circulated they are often found well worn. The obverse of this coin features galley (warship) which shows the military power they had. The reverse side of the coin an eagle with military standards on each side. The eagle represents strength and resilience and is often found on many modern coins.

Creator

Mark Antony, General of Rome

Source

Syd 1229; Craw 544/25

Publisher

ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, Fall 2019)

Date

31 BCE

Contributor

SB

Rights

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

Relation

[no text]

Format

Silver, Copper (Metal)

Language

Latin

Type

Physical Object

Identifier

2012.02.121

Coverage

Roman Republic