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Denarius LEGION XV PRIMIG; Victory
Silver | 3.4 g | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#248552 |
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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.