Marcus Antonius - AR Cistophorus
Obverse
Name/Title
Marcus Antonius - AR CistophorusEntry/Object ID
C2013-RR2-82Description
A coin issued by Marcus Antonius to highlight the familial connections between himself and his rival Octavian.Collection
Roman RepublicMintage
Mint
EphesusDate made
39 BCETime Period
Roman RepublicPlace of Origin
City
EphesusRegion
Asia MinorManufacture Method
StruckCoin Details
Obverse
Description
Head of Marcus Antonius wearing ivy wreath, right; lituus at base of neck; border of wreath of ivy and flowers.Transcription
M ANTONIVS IMP • COS • DESIG ITER ET TERTTranslation
Marcus Antonius Imperator and Consul Designate for a Second and Third TimeReverse
Description
Bust of Octavia draped, right, set above a cista mystica, flanked on left and right by twisting snakes.Transcription
III VIR - RPCTranslation
Triumvir for the Establishment of the RepublicIssuing Authority
Marcus AntoniusDenomination
AR CistophorusEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Asia Minor, IoniaCulture/Tribe
Roman