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Return of the Standards Lost by Crassus
Lot # 458
Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . AR Denarius, P. Petronius Turpilianus, moneyer, Rome mint. Obv. TVRPILIANVS III [VIR] / F[ERON] Diademed and draped bust of Feronia right. Rev. [CAES]AR AVGVSTVS SIG[N RECE] Parthian kneeling right in attitude of submission, extending right hand and offering up vexillum marked X. RIC I (2nd ed.) 288. AR. 3.68 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Sharply struck and superb, with underlying luster.
Enchanting iridescent tone,with red and blue highlights. Slightly off centre, otherwise.
good EF.