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- Roman Provincial Coins, Phoenicia, Berytus, With name of P. Quinctilius Varus, AE 6-4 BC, good vf
Product Description
With name of P. Quinctilius Varus 46 BC - 9 AD. AE-AE 21 mm 6-4 BC. Bare head of Augustus right IMP CAESAR AVGVSTVS / P QVINCTILLVS VVRVS Two aquilae. RPC 4535; good very fine
very rare, nice portrait of Augustus, exceptional condition for this type of coin, green patina, ex B/N Collection
Minted under the P. Quinctilius Varus, who was governor of Syria 6 - 4 BC. He is famous for having lost three roman legions and his own life when attacked by Germanic leader Arminius in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Provincial Coins |
|---|---|
| Category 2 | Phoenicia |
| Category 3 | Berytus |
| Ruler | With name of P. Quinctilius Varus |
| Reign | 46 BC - 9 AD |
| Denomination | AE |
| Date | 6-4 BC |
| Material | AE |
| Condition | good very fine |
| Catalogue | RPC 4535 |
| Catalogue 2 | Rouvier 493 |
| Weight | 6.55 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Item Number | 64583 |
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