This remarkable silver denarius was issued by Marcus Barbatius Pollio, a man who rose from slavery to freedom and later became a close ally of Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.
✨ Historical Highlight:
The reverse features Octavian (later Augustus), the very figure whose legions defeated Antony, leading to his tragic end and the birth of the Roman Empire. A coin steeped in drama, loyalty, and shifting power.
🪙 Details:
Issuer: Marcus Barbatius Pollio
Obverse: Portrait of Marc Antony
Reverse: Portrait of Octavian
Metal: Silver
Era: Late Roman Republic