Legionary Denarii

I've been watching again for more MA Legionary Denarii to add to my collection and I've found two recently within my budget. That only leaves 17 more for a complete set. ONLY!

My two newest are nothing to write home about, but they do fill the slots.


MARCUS ANTONIUS
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley, thyrsos behind prow REVERSE: LEG IX, eagle between standards
Patrae 32-31 BC
3.44g, 18.39mm
RSC 27
Ex Agora Auctions, Sale 62, Lot 156


MARCUS ANTONIUS
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley, thyrsos behind prow REVERSE: LEG XXII, eagle between standards
Patrae 32-31 BC
3.4g, 16mm
RSC 27

And finally, what I have so far. Legs II, V, VI, IX, XI, XIII, XVI, XIX, XX, XXII


Post your Legionary Denarii (and, BTW, if you want to get rid of one or more, let me know)

 

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Pretty slick, Big Bro (congrats on scoring a couple more sweeties in your mini-collection)

Sadly, I don't have one of these amazing examples "yet" ...

Cheers, my friend

 

Wow Bing, nice. I have a really crummy one, no idea which legion it is.

 

I like that legion XX11, good detail of the galley, that's what I generally look for. Question with your experience what is the scarcest legion to find?

 

LOVE the Set @Bing !

 

I'm not sure, but I believe Chortis Specvlatorvm and Chortivm Praetoriarvm have to be two of the tougher ones to find. I'm sure some of the ones I'm missing may be just as hard.

 

I generally am not impressed with the galley side. I want the legion identification to at least be readable.

 

Here is another tough one. Only 5 in the Delos hoard. Fewer than the Chortis Specvlatorvm (9) and Chortivm Praetoriarvm(6) varieties.

 

@Bing
That is a nice collection of legionaries you have.

 

This is exactly why I love ancients. The history is more important than perfect condition.

 

#goals

I really love this collecting niche and it looks like you're well on the way! Nice additions.

 

Nice additions, Bing. I'm not trying for a full series, but there are a few more legionary denarii that I'd like to add to my own collection.

 

There is a good discussion on the series and comparative scarcity of the various legions here:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=70907.0

 

I just read through the thread at FAC. Good discussion. Thanks

 

Nice group!!

 

Very nice collection you got going there Bing

 

Thanks @Ajax. A long way to go. I started with Legio XI back in 1981. Every now and then I find one or two to add to the series.

 

Right on man. I recently picked up a Legio VI, only Antony for me so far.

 

Thanks zumbly I just had a look at it very helpful, it looks like mine is the least scarce. (LEG 11)

 

My only Legionary so far, a LEG XV with a very faint "V" due to a worn die. I've been watching for others but because of the steep increase in price that comes with better examples, I have had a hard time finding more that I both like enough to buy and can afford: