Lot 38 - Numismatic Auction 8

Marcus Antonius triumvir, 43-33 BC. Aureus, 41 BC, mint moving with Marcus Antonius. Obv. M ANTONIVS IMP III VIR R P C. Bare head right, ... Read more
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Marcus Antonius triumvir, 43-33 BC. Aureus, 41 BC, mint moving with Marcus Antonius. Obv. M ANTONIVS IMP III VIR R P C. Bare head right, lituus behind. Rev. PIETAS - COS. Pietas standing left, hodling lighted turibulum and cornucopia. Crawford 516/4; Calicó 104a (same dies); Babelon (Antonia) 45; Sydenham 1171; Cohen 78; Bahrfeldt 83.7 (same dies). Gold. 7.80 g.
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This rare aureus was struck in Asia Minor, the day after the battle of Philippi. Bolstered by his victory, and by the newly attained peace, Mark Antony decides to head towards the East in order to dominate the Parthians, and to become at the same time, Master of the Gauls and of the East. Once arrived at Tarsus, in Cilicia, he meets Cleopatra VII, whom he distrusts, but in absence of her support, he seeks her neutrality. These wishes will be realized and even surpassed.

Ce rare aureus est frappé en Asie Mineure, au lendemain de la bataille de Philippes. Fort de sa victoire et de la paix enfin retrouvée, Marc Antoine décide de reprendre la route vers l’Est afin de mater les Parthes et de s’imposer comme le maître des Gaules et de l’Orient. Arrivé à Tarse, en Cilicie, il rencontre Cléopâtre VII dont il se méfie et cherche à obtenir la neutralité, faute de son soutien. Ces vœux seront exhaussés et même largement dépassés.
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04 07 2017 17:00 CEST

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05 07 2017 15:00 CEST