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LOT 2469
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - Phoenicia, Berytos - P. Quintillus Varus AE 6-4 B.C.
P. Quintillus Varus as legate. Obv: IMP CAESA[R] AVGVSTVS], bare head of Augustus right. Rev: P QVINTILLVS V LRVS, two aquilae between legionary standards. Good fine.(6.65 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of an Essex gentleman.
Literature
RPC I 4535; BMC Phoenicia pg. 59, 56; Lindgren III 1361.
Footnotes
Varus later achieved fame as the commander who led three legions to destruction in the Teutoberger Wald during the German campaign of 9 A.D.
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LOT 2469
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - Phoenicia, Berytos - P. Quintillus Varus AE
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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