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Cr. 544/1/ Marc Antony AR denarius, 32-31 BC, Leg XVII CLASSICAE, Patrae(?) mint

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The reverse references "Classicae" which does not refer to "Classic" but "Classis", a word used for Roman naval fleets. This likely refers to some special Naval duties this legion had within Antony's forces.

Roman Imperatorial period AR denarius(3.68g). Marc Antony, triumvir, Autumn 32 - Spring 31 BC, Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above ANT•AVG; below, III•VIR•R•P•C / Aquila between two standards; below, LEG•XVII•CLASSICAE. Border of dots. Crawford 544/10; Russo RBW 1835(this coin); Sear HCRI 373; BMCRR East 223

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 120, 6 October 2020, 665, ex RBW Collection, Numismatica Ars Classica 63, 17 May 2012, 584, purchased by RBW from Frank Kovacs in January 1992, ex Jonathan P Rosen collection, Myers/Adams Auction 7 19-20 April 1974, 203

Formerly slabbed by NGC as AU

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