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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius MACRIANA LIB LEG I; Libertas
68 year| Silver | 2.77 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 | 2.77 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#248142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aquila right, between two vexilla.
Script: Latin
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; Libertas) (68) from Usurpations of Carthage (Roman Imperial usurpations) features an image of the goddess Libertas on the obverse (front side), which was a common motif on coins during the Roman Republic and Empire. The use of Libertas on coins was meant to symbolize the idea of freedom and liberty, which was an important value in ancient Roman culture.
