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Marc Antony and Octavia, 39 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, Ephesos, C 3, Syd. 1198, 11.86 g - well centered and nicely toned example
Octavia Thurina Minor, 69–11 BC, the highly respected sister of Augustus, was one of the first Roman women to appear on coins. For political reasons she became married to Marc Antony in 40 BC, who however abandoned her in favour of Cleopatra of Egypt.
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Coins and medals, 3 May 2021
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