Denarius (LEGION XV PRIMIG; Victory) (68-69) front Denarius (LEGION XV PRIMIG; Victory) (68-69) back
Denarius (LEGION XV PRIMIG; Victory) (68-69) photo
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Denarius LEGION XV PRIMIG; Victory

 
Silver 3.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Period
Civil War (68-69)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
68-69
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#248552
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Victory standing right, placing helmet on trophy on tree trunk with left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LEGION XV PRIMIG

Unabridged legend: Legio Quinta Decima Primigenia.

Translation: 15th legion Primigenia.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius (LEGION XV PRIMIG; Victory) coin from Rome, minted between 68-69 AD, features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on its reverse side, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military prowess and triumphs.