Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Augustus AR Denarius. Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?), circa 19 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head left / OB CIVIS SERVATOS above and below oak-wreath enclosing shield inscribed S•P•Q•R CL•V in two lines. RIC 79b; RSC 213; BMC 383. 3.92g, 17mm, 7h.
Mint State.
Proudly placed as the main motifs of this reverse type are the clipeus votivus, or votive shield, and corona civica which we learn in the Res Gestae the Senate bestowed on Augustus. Traditionally awarded to those who had saved the life of a citizen, the corona civica was awarded to Augustus for ending the strife of the civil wars and thus 'saving' the citizens of Rome. At the same time, the Senate and the People of Rome dedicated the clipeus to Augustus on account of his virtues of bravery, clemency, justice, and pietas, virtues which he here proudly displays on his coinage.
Mint State.
Proudly placed as the main motifs of this reverse type are the clipeus votivus, or votive shield, and corona civica which we learn in the Res Gestae the Senate bestowed on Augustus. Traditionally awarded to those who had saved the life of a citizen, the corona civica was awarded to Augustus for ending the strife of the civil wars and thus 'saving' the citizens of Rome. At the same time, the Senate and the People of Rome dedicated the clipeus to Augustus on account of his virtues of bravery, clemency, justice, and pietas, virtues which he here proudly displays on his coinage.