On this denarius, Augustus celebrates the honors bestowed upon him by the Roman Senate on January 16, 27 BC: the corona civica, or civic crown made of oak leaves. This crown was usually awarded to a soldier who had saved the life of a comrade in battle. In this particular case, it symbolizes Octavian having saved the entire state. The laurels represent those planted in front of Augustus’ house and symbolize honor and respect.
The mint of Caesar Augusta (modern-day Zaragoza, Spain)
