© Hirsch auction catalog XIV
© Hirsch auction catalog XIV
Denarius MACRIA N A LIB LEG I; Africa
68 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#248126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aquila right, between two vexilla.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MACRIA N A LIB LEG I
Translation:
Macriana Liberatrix Legio I.
Liberatrix, first legion of Macer.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius coin is that it was minted during the Usurpations of Carthage, which was a period of political instability in the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD. The coin features the image of Macrinus, who was a Roman usurper who briefly ruled the empire from 217 to 218 AD. The coin's inscription, "MACRIA N A LIB LEG I," refers to Macrinus' name and his claim to be the legitimate ruler of the empire. The fact that this coin was minted in Africa suggests that Macrinus had support from the Roman provinces in North Africa, which was an important region of the empire at the time.
