Lot 110
Mark Antony. Gold Aureus (8.02 g), 42 BC. Rome. L. Mussidius Longus, moneyer. M ANTONIVS III VIR R P C, bare head of Mark Antony right. Reverse: L MVSSIDIVS T F LONGVS IIII VIR A P F, Mars, nude except for a crested helmet, standing right, resting foot on shield lying on ground, holding spear and scabbard. Crawford 494/8a; HCRI 145; Sydenham 1097; Calicó 87. Extremely Rare - only eleven specimens known to Crawford. NGC graded Ch. VF; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Estimated Value $7,500 - UP
Ex The William Oldknow Collection.
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