Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Augustus

This silver coin was minted in Spain by the emperor Augustus around 19 or 18 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse has a round shield with the legend 'CL. V' on it surrounded by the letters 'S P Q R'. The inscription is short for 'Senatus Populus que Romanus Clypeum Vovit' and alludes to the granting of a golden shield by the Senate to Augustus. A number of coins of Augustus refer to this event.

Augustus assumed power in 27 BC and died in 14 AD. During his long rule, he steered Rome from a Republic to an Empire, rebuilding many of the institutions which were in shatters after the civil wars. He reorganised the coinage, instituted a number of building programs, and provided much needed stability.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-666-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland
Date:	Minted around 19 or 18 BC
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References:	Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage. From 31 BC to AD 69. Vol. 1, revised ed. London: Spink and Son Ltd, 1984.
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