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5th June 2022 > Ancient Roman Imperatorial Coins - Augustus - P. Petronius Turpilianus AR Denarius
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LOT 8178
Estimate
GBP (£) 1,200 - 1,700
EUR (€) 1,400 - 1,980
USD ($) 1,480 - 2,090
£1,100 (EUR 1,282; USD 1,353) (+bp*)
ANCIENT ROMAN IMPERATORIAL COINS - AUGUSTUS - P. PETRONIUS TURPILIANUS AR DENARIUS
27 B.C.-14 A.D.
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.
