RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Augustus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Spain
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of AugustusThis silver coin was minted in Spain by the emperor Augustus around 19 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 an oak wreath with its ties erect in the centre. The legend 'OB CIVIS' above and 'SERVATOS' ('for saving the citizens') appears on many of the coins of Augustus, and seems to stress the general increase of public security during his reign. In 27 BC the Senate granted Octavian the title Augustus, by which he was known for the rest of his life. They also voted him an oak wreath for saving the citizens, which he used as a symbol of his attention to public security throughout his reign. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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