Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19mm, 4.04 g, 10h). Rome mint; P. Petronius Turpilianus, moneyer. Struck 18 BC.

CNG Feature Auction 114
Lot: 720. Estimated: $ 750

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 1 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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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.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 114 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2020. This lot is in Session 3, which begins 14 May 2020 at 9 AM ET.

UPDATE: As the CNG staff and many of our clients remain under social distancing and other restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CNG 114 will be held as an internet only auction. The sale will take place as scheduled on 13-14 May 2020.

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