Augustus. Denarius; Augustus; 27 BC-14 AD, Rome, 18 BC, Denarius, 3.97g. BM-40; Paris-174, pl. VIII (same rev. die); C-358 (25 Fr.); RIC-304 (R2). Obv: L AQVILL[IVS FLOR-V]S - III VIR Radiate head of Sol r. Rx: CAESAR - AV[GVSTVS SIGN R]ECE Kneeling Parthian holding out standard in r. hand and begging for mercy with extended l. hand, vexillum marked X attached to standard. The reverse type commemorates Augustus' success in persuading the Parthians to return Roman standards that they had captured from Crassus in 53 BC, L. Decidius Saxa in 40 BC, and Mark Antony in 36 BC (BMC p. ciii).. VF