Ancient coin !....... Thanks for the help guys!

[Mike from MI]

I am trying to help a friend with an ID on this coin. It is smaller than a dime but thicker. It is silver.
Any ideas?

Thanks.

 

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[Silver Searcher]

Re: Ancient coin !.......



It's a coin of Marc Antony...galley issue, the reverse is Eagle between standards I will try and find the correct legion...nice coin

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[Mike from MI]

Re: Ancient coin !.......

It's a coin of Marc Antony...galley issue, the reverse is Eagle between standards I will try and find the correct legion...nice coin

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Legion? Does that give a date per say? Also any ideas on value

 

[Silver Searcher]

Re: Ancient coin !.......

It's a coin of Marc Antony...galley issue, the reverse is Eagle between standards I will try and find the correct legion...nice coin

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Legion? Does that give a date per say? Also any ideas on value

The galley, gives what the legion was by the numerals, but it is a BC coin, and fetch decent money depending on how many of the type there are.

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[Mackaydon]

Re: Ancient coin !.......

Date about 32 or 31 BC
Complete legend would read: ANT AVG III VIR R P C and LEG VI

 

[Silver Searcher]

Re: Ancient coin !.......



I think it's this one :P.....Mark Antony. 32-31 BC. AR Legionary Denarius (3.40 gm). ANT AVG
III VIR R P C, praetorian galley right / LEG VI, aquila between
two standards. Crawford 544/19; Sydenham 1223; BMCRR 197; RSC 33.

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[Mike from MI]

Re: Ancient coin !.......

I think it's this one :P.....Mark Antony. 32-31 BC. AR Legionary Denarius (3.40 gm). ANT AVG
III VIR R P C, praetorian galley right / LEG VI, aquila between
two standards. Crawford 544/19; Sydenham 1223; BMCRR 197; RSC 33.

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What is the best way to find the value? Even an approx.
Thanks for all the help.

Mike

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Ancient coin !.......

Here's the history of Legion VI:
http://www.livius.org/le-lh/legio/vi_ferrata.html
Value? Guessing: $200-$300 (Silver Searcher got it first)

 

[Silver Searcher]

Re: Ancient coin !.......



Roman coins are not at there best at the moment :P you can pick up Silver Denarius for as little as £25 here, your coin is a bit more desirable, and I would expect it to fetch $200 plus, take it to a reputable dealer over there, and see if he makes a offer. But a collecter might pay more.
Hope this helps a bit

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