92
3103
Augustus. Silver Denarius (3.87 g), 27 BC-AD 14.
Colonia Patri-
cia(?), ca. 19 BC CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus to right.
Reverse:
SIGNIS RECEPTIS above and below, S P Q R around, round
shield inscribed CL V between legionary standard and aquila. RIC 87a;
BMC 422; RSC 265a. Boldly struck with a fine high relief portrait. Per-
fectly centered on a full size flan with gorgeous cabinet toning with
reddish iridescense.
Superb Extremely Fine.
The reverse shows the clipeus virtutis, the shield of valor, de-
creed to Augustus by the Senate in 27 BC. Like the corona
civica, it was awarded for saving the life of a fellow citizen.
Estimated Value ............................................................ $12,500 - 15,000
Ex Nomos 5 (25 October 2011), 230; W. Uibeleisen Collection (Hess-Divo
307, 7 June 2007), 1551; MMAG 81 (18 September 1995), 189.
