Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (17mm, 3.56 gm, 5h). NGC VF 4/5 - 2/5, scratches, bankers mark. Spanish mint, ca. 19 BC. CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right; 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 86a. 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. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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