Lot 2095

Sale 56 · Australian & World Coins, Banknotes, Historical & Military Medals & Badges

Description

Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 19 B.C. by P. Petronius Turpilianus, (3.44 grams), obv. Feronia's bust with diadem to right, around TVRPILIANVS III VIR, below FE RON, rev. CAESAR AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE around, bare headed Parthian kneeling to right extending with right hand a standard with X marked vexillum attached, left hand kept low, (cf.S.496, RIC 288, C.484, BMC 14). Bankers circle punch in obverse field, otherwise very fine and rare.

The issue refers to the return of the standards captured from Crassus at Carrhae in 53 B.C.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0