Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 114 13-14 May 2020
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Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19mm, 4.04 g, 10h). Rome mint; P. Petronius Turpilianus, moneyer. Struck 18 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Feronia right / Parthian kneeling right, presenting signum with X-marked vexillum attached. RIC I 288; RSC 484. Handsome cabinet tone. Near EF.
From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 55 (13 September 2000), lot 1119; Münzen und Medaillen AG 53 (129 November 1977), lot 243.
This type commemorates Augustus's 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. Many of the issues of this period commemorate this significant event.
From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 55 (13 September 2000), lot 1119; Münzen und Medaillen AG 53 (129 November 1977), lot 243.
This type commemorates Augustus's 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. Many of the issues of this period commemorate this significant event.