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Phoenicia, Berytus. Augustus. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 Æ 22 (21.9 mm, 6.35 g, 11 h). Struck 6-4 B.C. P. Quinctilius Varus, legatus of Syria. IMP CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head right / P QVINTILLVS V LRVS, Two aquilae vis-à-vis between two legionary standards. RPC 4535; Rouvier 493. gFine, black patina with red highlights.
Verus later achieved fame as the inept leader who led three legions to destruction in the Teutoberger in the German campaign of 9 A.D. Rare historic type.