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Denarius LIB LEG III
68 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 17 mm |
| 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#248130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aquila right, between two vexilla.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB 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 the Denarius (LIB LEG III) (68) from Usurpations of Carthage is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Carthaginian imagery. The obverse of the coin depicts the Roman goddess Libertas, while the reverse features a representation of the Carthaginian goddess Tanit, highlighting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Imperial usurpations.
