Roman Imperatorial, Marc Antony Legionary. AR Denarius, 18mm, 3.4g, 12h; Military mint moving with Antony (Patrae?), 32-31 BC. Obv.: ANT•AVG•III VIR•R•P•C•, praetorian galley to right. Rev.: LEG XVI, Aquila between two standards. Ref: Crawford 544/31; CRI 372; RSC 48 Ex: @John Anthony
This is why United States silver coins were quickly removed from circulation and hoarded when clad coins were issued.
Another ancients lesson learned. We named our son Marc Anthony, we added the H so he wouldn't be confused with the old guy. Thanks for the post, answers, and opinions.
MARK ANTONY AR Denarius. 3.61g, 17.8mm, Patrae (?) mint, autumn 32 - spring 31 BC. Sear RCV Vol. 1 p. 284, 1483 (this coin illustrated); Crawford 544/8. O: ANT AVG above Praetorian galley right, III VIR R P C below. R: CHORTIVM PRAETORIARVM, Legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards (signa). Ex Stack's Sale (December 2001), Lot 142; Ex Ponterio & Associates Sale 108 (August 2000), Lot #307; Ex Gerhard Hirsch Auction 179 (21 Sep 1993), Lot 770 MARK ANTONY AR Denarius. 3.78g, 19.3mm. Military mint (Patrae?), autumn 32 - spring 31 BC. Crawford 544/9. O: ANT AVG above, Praetorian galley right with rowers, III VIR R P C below. R: LEG XII ANTIQVAE, Legionary eagle (aquila) between two standards (signa). Ex Andrew McCabe Collection