Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.47 g, 11 h), P. Petronius Turpilianus, moneyer, Rome, 19 BC. TVRPILIANVS III•VIR / FE-RON Diademed and draped bust of Feronia to right, wearing pearl-necklace. Rev. CAESAR AVGVST[VS]•SIGN RECE Parthian kneeling to right, presenting signum with vexillum decorated with [X]. BMC 14. Cohen 484. RIC 288. Nicely toned. Struck slightly off center and with a few banker's mark, otherwise, very fine.


The reverse refers to one of Augustus' greatest diplomatic successes, namely the return of the Roman standards in 20 BC, which the Parthians had captured from Crassus, L. Decidius Saxa, and Mark Antony in earlier campaigns.