Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.00 g, 9 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 AVGVSTVS•SIGN RECE• Parthian kneeling to right, presenting signum with vexillum decorated with X. BMC 14. Cohen 484. RIC 288. Fresh and attractive. Banker's marks on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.


This type commemorates Augustus' diplomatic success in securing the restoration of the legionary eagles that had been lost by Crassus and Antony in the disastrous campaigns against the Parthians in 53 and 36 BC. It is worth noting that the obverse die of our coin was also used to strike aurei (see for example Numismatica Ars Classica 49, 21 October 2008, 118).