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Old 30-09-19, 11:33 AM
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Mysia Roman colony of Parium 27BC-14AD.
Ae 18 x 4gm.
Ob: Bare head of Augustus right, AG behind.
Rev: Two priests with oxen ploughing.
This was the ritual of Sulcus Primigenius ploughing the boundry of the colony dividing up the area into equal portions which the veteran legionaires then drew lots for. Thus creating a reserve of trained soldiers in newly conquored areas.

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