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GBP (£) 800 - 1,000
EUR (€) 950 - 1,190
USD ($) 1,030 - 1,290
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - P. Petronius Turpilianus AR Denarius 27 B.C.-14 A.D.
Rome mint. Obv: TVRPILIANVS [III VIR] legend with ivy-wreathed bust of Liber right. Rev: CAESAR AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE legend with kneeling Parthian presenting vexillum. 3.89 grams.
Near as struck.
PROVENANCE:
Ex UK private collection.
LITERATURE:
RIC 287; BMC 10; RSC 484; Sear -.
FOOTNOTES:
This issue celebrates the recovery of the Roman eagles lost by Marcus Crassus in 53 B.C., a major diplomatic achievement of Augustus.
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