"Marc Anthony 83-30 BC. Legion XII. This type was struck by Antony and Cleopatra at Patrae for the use of his fleet and legions while preparing for the struggle with Octavian. Twenty-three different legions are named on coins of this issue. "
Marc Anthony 44-30 B.C
| Type: | Denarius |
| Obverse: | ANT AVG / III•VIR•R•P•C |
| Reverse: | LEG XII ANTIQVAE |
| Diameter: | 17,44mm |
| Weight: | 3,36g |
| Reference: | RSC 40, RCV 1480 |
| Rating: | Obverse: F Reverse: F |
| Description: | Obv: ANT AVG / III•VIR•R•P•C, galley right with rowers, mast with banners at prow, border of dots. |
| Rev: LEG XII ANTIQVAE, legionary eagle between two standards, border of dots. Patrae mint, 32 - 31 B.C | |
| "This old
Caesarean legion was known at different times as Victrix, Antiquae,
Paterna and finally XII Fulminata ('the thunderers'). Its veterans
settled (among other places) in Patras in Greece. After fighting without
great distinction in the First Jewish Revolt, the legion was transferred
to Melitene in Cappadocia, where it remained for several hundred years." "Marc Anthony 83-30 BC. Legion XII. This type was struck by Antony and Cleopatra at Patrae for the use of his fleet and legions while preparing for the struggle with Octavian. Twenty-three different legions are named on coins of this issue. " |
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