Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - P. Petronius Turpilianus AR Denarius
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LOT 2605

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. Near as struck.(3.89 grams.).

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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LOT 2605

Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - P. Petronius Turpilianus AR Denarius

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