Summary
Denarius coin issued by Ancient Roman Republic, Imperatorial Period, 32 BC.
The issuing authority was Mark Anthony. It was minted by Moving with Octavian.
Antony declared his relationship with Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, by displaying her portrait on coins he had issued.
Obverse Description
Head of Mark Antony facing right; behind, Armenian tiara; around, ANTON [I. ARMENI]A DEVICTA
Reverse Description
Draped and diademed bust of Cleopatra facing right; in front, a ship's prow (bow); around (starting at about 2 o'clock), CLEOPAT[RAE REGINAE] REGVM FILIORVM REGVM
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), C I Branch, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
32 BC
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Object Dimensions
19 mm (Width), 16 mm (Depth), 2 mm (Height), 3.538 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Crawford 543/1 Kenneth Sheedy in [Link 1]
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 539 & 743 Pages
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1985. Coinage & Money under the Roman Republic., 253 Pages
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