5 Kwacha (Battle of Teutoburg Forest, Marcus Caelius) 2009 front 5 Kwacha (Battle of Teutoburg Forest, Marcus Caelius) 2009 back
5 Kwacha (Battle of Teutoburg Forest, Marcus Caelius) 2009 photo

5 Kwacha Battle of Teutoburg Forest, Marcus Caelius

2009 year
Silver plated nickel brass 27.0 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Malawi
Period
Republic (1966-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
5 Kwacha 5 MWK = USD 0.0029
Currency
Kwacha (1971-date)
Composition
Silver plated nickel brass
Weight
27.0 g
Diameter
40.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#41937
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Cenotaph of Marcus Caelius from the 18th Legion of Publius Quinctilius Varus (47 BC - 9 AD), governor of the province of Germania from 7 AD.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CLADES VARIANA
LEGIO
XVII, XVIII, XIX
IX MMIX
A.D. A.D.
QUINTILI VARE, LEGIONES REDDEI

Interesting fact

The 5 Kwacha coin from Malawi, featuring the Battle of Teutoburg Forest and Marcus Caelius, has a unique design element - it features a portrait of Marcus Caelius with a Roman-style helmet and a shield with the Roman numeral "X" on it, signifying his leadership role in the battle.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  5000 - - - - - -

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