Watch List notes:

Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 19mm, 3.86 g 3), Rome. P. Petronius Turpilianus, moneyer, 19 BC. TVRPILIANVS III VIR Diademed and draped bust of Feronia to right; below, FERON. Rev. CAESAR AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE Parthian kneeling right, presenting standard inscribed X. BMC 14. BN 129. Cohen 484. RIC 288. A historically significant and lovely coin with dark old cabinet toning. Insignificant banker's mark on obverse, otherwise, good very fine.


From the GH Collection, acquired from Owl Ltd. on 31 May 1983.

This type commemorates Augustus' diplomatic triumph in securing the restoration of the legionary standards, which had been lost by Crassus and Antony in the disastrous campaigns of 53 and 36 BC.