Denarius (MACRIAN LIB LEG I; Libertas) (68) front Denarius (MACRIAN LIB LEG I; Libertas) (68) back
Denarius (MACRIAN LIB LEG I; Libertas) (68) photo
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Denarius MACRIAN LIB LEG I; Libertas

68 year
Silver 3.63 g -
Description
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
3.63 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#248140
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aquila right, between two vexilla.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MACRIAN LIB LEG I

Translation:
Macriana Liberatrix Legio I.
First legion Macriana liberatrix.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Libertas, which is rare for Roman coins, as most coins during this time period featured images of emperors or other deities.