Augustus. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14. AR denarius. 3.7 gm. 18.5 mm. Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck 19 B.C. His bare head left; CAESAR AVGVSTVS / Round shield inscribed CL•V, aquila and signum flanking; SIGNIS above, RECEPTIS below, S P Q R around. RIC I 86b. RSC 267. Near Very Fine; attractive old tone; several bankers' marks on obverse. Attractive portrait.

The Zabel Collection. Purchased from Mike Vosper.

Augustus was awarded the Clipeus Virtus or shield of valor by the Senate in 27 BC, an honor given to soldiers for saving the life of a comrade in battle.