minted at an eastern mint

Coin (obverse), Denarius, struck for Marcus Antonius by Marcus Barbatius Philippus

This silver coin was struck in an eastern mint for Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony) by Marcus Barbatius Philippus in 41 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The portrait of Mark Antony is surrounded by the legend 'M.ANT.IMP.AVG.III.VIR.R.P.C.M.BARBAT.Q.P'. This identifies him, and his position (Imperator and member of the triumvirate), as well as Marcus Barbatius and his position.

After the defeat of Cassius and Brutus, and with it the Republican cause, in 42 BC, Antony went east to raise funds and restore order. Marcus Barbatius was a friend of Caesar and later quaestor pro praetore (a financial official) for Antony.

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Online ID:	000-100-078-707-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1932.460
Date:	41 BC
Material:	Silver. Inscription: Obv. Head of M. Antonius r.; around, M.ANT.IMP.AVG.III.VIR.R.P.C.M.BARBAT.Q.P / Rev. Head of Octavian r., bearded;around, CAESAR.IMP.PONT.III.VIR.R.P.C
Dimensions:	20.50 mm D / Die Axis: 12.0
What:	Coin, denarius
Subject:	Ancient Coin Collection
Who:	M. Antonius Octavian
Where:	East
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, East mint, 41 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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