Roman Provincial Coins
Augustus
Augustus
Berytus, Phoenicia
Augustus, Quinctilius Varus, Legate. 6-4 BC
AE 20, 5.58 gms, die axis 12h
Moushmov 6251, SNG 161, RPC 1519
Obv: IMP CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Bareheaded bust right
Rev: P QVINTILLVS V LRVS
Two aquilae on legionary standards
Varus later achieved fame (or infamy) as the inept commander who led three legions to
destruction in the Teutoberger Wald during the German campaign of 9 AD.
Ex-collection
AE 20, 5.58 gms, die axis 12h
Moushmov 6251, SNG 161, RPC 1519
Obv: IMP CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Bareheaded bust right
Rev: P QVINTILLVS V LRVS
Two aquilae on legionary standards
Varus later achieved fame (or infamy) as the inept commander who led three legions to
destruction in the Teutoberger Wald during the German campaign of 9 AD.
Ex-collection
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