Rome's first emperor left his mark on every corner of the ancient world, and the denarii issued in his name remain among the most historically resonant coins a collector can own. This example was struck at a Spanish mint around 19-18 BC, during the height of Augustus's reorganization of the Roman provincial coinage system. The Spanish mints were active during this period producing high-quality silver for military and administrative purposes across the western empire.

The obverse presents a bare head of Augustus facing right, rendered with confident portrait style and framed by the legend CAESAR AVGVSTVS. The portrait carries strong device definition and well-struck facial features. The reverse displays a round shield inscribed SPQR / CL V within a beaded border - a powerful political symbol referencing the clypeus virtutis, the golden shield honoring Augustus's valor, clemency, justice, and piety, voted by the Roman Senate.

NGC has certified this denarius Choice About Uncirculated with a Strike of 5 and Surface of 3, noting an edge chip. The surfaces display an appealing dark patina consistent with age, and the portrait retains strong relief with only the lightest evidence of circulation. The clypeus reverse type is among the more historically significant of Augustan denarius varieties, directly commemorating the Senate's formal recognition of his virtues in 27 BC. A welcome addition to any collection of Roman imperial coinage or Augustan-era silver. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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27 BC-AD 14 Roman Empire Augustus Silver Denarius NGC Choice About Uncirculated 5x3