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Augustus - denarius return of the legionary standards! (MA2577)

Augustus - denarius return of the legionary standards! (MA2577)
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Augustus - denarius return of the legionary standards! (MA2577)
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  • Model: Durmius denarius Honos
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€ 379.00

AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD). Denarius. Rome. M. Durmius, moneyer.

Obv: M DVRMIVS III VIR HONORI.

Head of Honos right.

Rev: CAESAR AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE.

Parthian kneeling right, holding signum.

RIC² 315.

Condition: almost very fine

Weight: 3.32 g.

Diameter: 19 mm.

This type commemorates Augustus' 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.