Military Units of Mark Antony and Lucius Verus: Numismatic Recognition of Distinction

Abstract

Certain aurei and denarii forming part of the so-called ‘legionary series’ of Mark Antony (32/1
BCE) allow us to learn more about a little-known victory of Mark Antony at the beginning
of 31 BCE. Also, two denarii minted in an Antonine style in the year 165/6 CE lead us to
the conclusion that Lucius Verus personally took part in the capture of Ctesiphon. The elite
military units of these two Roman generals were honored with special coin issues.