Ancient and World Coins

Roman Imperial Coinage, Augustus, Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, c. 19 BC, bust right, rev. spqr clv in two lines on shield, 3.27g (RSC 293; BMC 333). Obverse about very fine, reverse good fine £200-250

The reverse records Augustus’ acceptance of the Golden Shield of Valour (Clipeus Virtutis) in 27 BC