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Quick Facts

Emperor
Augustus
Period
Julio-Claudian
Denomination
Aureus
Metal
Gold
Mint
Colonia Patricia
Date
19–19 BC

Augustus

Aureus · Gold

RIC I² 85B

Obverse

Head of Augustus, bare, left

Reverse

Round shield inscribed CL V, with S P Q R in corners between aquila, left, and standard, right

Historical Note

The Clipeus Virtutis (CL V) was the golden shield awarded to Augustus by the Senate in 27 BC, inscribed with his four virtues: virtus, clementia, iustitia, and pietas. Flanked by an aquila and military standard, and bearing SPQR (Senatus Populusque Romanus), this composition combines the personal honour with military authority — presenting Augustus simultaneously as the Senate's champion and Rome's commander.

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