MARCUS ANTONIUS

Marcus Antonius, a Roman general, known for his fated relationship with Cleopatra, the Ptolemaic Queen of Egypt. In 38-37 B.C., during a period of conflict for the domination of Eastern Mediterranean, he struck a limited number of coins. for the “fleet”, which were intended for use in Greek areas. His own image was depicted on these coins, together with that of Octavianus, later Emperor Augustus, as well as his wife’s, Octavia, sister of Octavianus-Augustus.
Two of the coins on display were found in the area of Kavos within the walled settlement.