Counter commemorating the Battle of Actium BC31

Counter commemorating the Battle of Actium BC31. Obverse: Conjoined heads of Anthony and Cleopatra (left). Legend: 'ANTOINE ET CLEOPATRE'. Reverse: Three-oared galleys in line under sail retreating, one sinking (left). Exergue: 'BATAILLE D'ACTIUM. A.R. 723'.

Object Details

ID: MEC0708
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Dassier, Jean
Places: Switzerland
Events: Battle of Actium, 31BC
People: Antonius, Marcus; Cleopatra
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 32 mm
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