MYSIA, Pergamum. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (26mm, 11.77 g, 1h). Struck circa 19-18 BC. Good VF.

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Roman Provincial, Silver

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MYSIA, Pergamum. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (26mm, 11.77 g, 1h). Struck circa 19-18 BC. Bare head right / MART VLTO across field, temple of Mars Ultor: circular, domed, tetrastyle temple set on five-tiered base; a signum within. Sutherland Group VIIγ, 577 (O67/R40); RPC I 2220; RIC I 507; RSC 202. Light roughness, minor scratches and deposits, reverse slightly off center. Good VF.

This issue was struck to commemorate the recovery by Augustus of the standards lost by Crassus to the Parthians. The standard seen here is housed in a small temple that was located on the Capitoline, and which served as a temporary home for the standards until the completion of the temple to Mars Ultor in the Forum of Augustus.

Closing Date and Time: 4 January 2023 at 12:39:40 ET.

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