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- Roman Imperial Coins, Augustus, Denarius 19-18 BC, nearly xf / good vf
Product Description
Augustus 27 BC-14 AD. Denarius 18 mm 19-18 BC Mint in Spain. Oak-wreathed head right / CAESAR AVGVSTVS SPQR small shield (clipeus virtutis) inscribed CL V between two laurel branches. RIC 36a; nearly extremely fine / good very fine, rev. slightly decentered
an attractive coin with glorious high relief portrait and lovely toning
The new emperor was granted the titel Augustus and also the golden shield of bravery (clipeus virtutis), which proclaimed braveness, clemency, justice, and acquittal as virtues of Augustus. The shield was presented at the curia where the senate met.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Imperial Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Augustus |
| Reign | 27 BC-14 AD |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Date | 19-18 BC |
| Mint | Mint in Spain |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | nearly extremely fine / good very fine |
| Supplement | rev. slightly decentered |
| Catalogue | RIC 36a |
| Weight | 3.79 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Item Number | 72282 |
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