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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Marcus Antonius

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minted at an eastern mint

Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Marcus Antonius
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This silver coin was struck by Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony) in 32 or 31 BC while he was campaigning in the east. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts a ship with a sceptre tied with a fillet on its prow. The legend 'ANT.AVG' above refers to Antony's name and title of Augur. The legend 'III.VIR.R.P.C' below is an abbreviation of his title as member of the triumvirate.

The triumvirate of Lepidus, Octavian and Antony, formed in the aftermath of Caesar's death, disintegrated in the 30s BC. Antony spent much of his time in the east, dealing with countries rebelling against Rome, and increasingly, in conflict with Octavian.

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