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Denarius LIB AVG LEG III; Victory
68 year| Silver | 4.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Carthage (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Lucius Clodius Macer (68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 68 |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#248138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aquila right, between two vexilla.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVG LEG III
Translation:
[Legio I Macriana] Liberatrix, Legio Tertia Avgusta.
[The first legion of Macer], Liberatrix, and the third legion, the venerable.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the Imperial period. The image of Victory was used to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this particular coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and authority can be traced back to the early days of the Roman Republic, and it continued to be used throughout the Imperial period, becoming a defining feature of Roman coinage.
