Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22022
Ancients
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 br...