P. Q. Varus, countermark, F
 
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May-24-01  

   ORC0158 P. Q. Varus, countermark, F

Quintillius Varus, Æ21 of Octavian & Zenodorus from Chalkis, (6.30g) Head
of Zenodorus left. / Head right, with countermark VAR monogram. S5899; SNG
Cop. 417; RPC 4775; BMC 7. Howgego 659. Lindgren III #1249. Coin and
countermark F, dark green patina. Prior to his defeat in the forests of
Germany, Varus served as governor of Syria, where this issue was
countermarked.