Description
with Octavia. Ephesos, circa 39 BC. AR cistophoric tetradrachm, 11.36 gr., 26,5 mm.
Obv.: M.ANTONIUS.IMP.COS.DESIG.ITER.ET TERT; head of Marc Antony, crowned with ivy, to the right, below neck: lituus; all within ivy wreath.
Rev.: III.VIR R P C; bust of Octavia to the right on cista mystica between two coiled serpents.
Ref.: RPC 2201; Syd. 1197.
Rare. Some old marks. Old cabinet toning. Good Very Fine.
Ex Auctiones, (June 1979), lot 489 and ex Hess-Leu 15, (April 1960), lot 289; with collectors’ ticket.
