Ancients: , Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (19mm, 3.89 gm, 7h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5....

Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (19mm, 3.89 gm, 7h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Spanish mint, ca. 19 BC. CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus left; dotted border / SIGNIS / RECEPTIS, round shield inscribed CL•V between aquila (on left) and signum (on right); S-P / Q-R around, linear border. RIC I 86b. From the Bob Klein History of Money Collection Among the honors voted by the Roman Senate in 27 BC to Augustus was the Clipeus Virtutis, or shield of valor, which was given, along with branches of laurel, to a soldier who had saved the life of a comrade in battle. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved