Denarius MACRIANA LIB LEG I
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#248133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aquila right, between two vexilla.
Lettering: MACRIANA LIB LEG I
Translation:
Macriana Liberatrix Legio I.
Liberatrix, first legion of Macer.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius (MACRIANA LIB LEG I) (68) from Usurpations of Carthage (Roman Imperial usurpations) made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is believed that the coin was minted during the reign of the Roman Emperor Macrinus (217-218 AD), who was known for his attempts to reform the Roman Empire's currency and military. The coin's design features the goddess Liberty on the obverse (front) side, and a legionary eagle on the reverse (back) side, symbolizing the power and authority of the Roman Empire. Its silver content and rarity make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
