1087057 | ROMAN IMPERIAL. Augustus. (Emperor, 27 BC-14 AD). Struck 19 BC. AR Denarius. NGC AU (About Uncirculated) Strike 3/5 Surface 4/5. Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). 3.95gm. (CAESAR - AVG)VSTVS. Head of Augustus, bare, right / OB/ CIVIS/ SERVATOS. Legend within wreath. BMC 378; Cohen 208; RIC 2, 77a.


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The "corona civica" (for the saving of citizens) was awarded to Augustus by a decree of the Senate in 27 BC ("Res Gestae" VI, 19). It was essentially Rome's highest "order.".