Several series of coins were issued under the Roman Republic and Roman Imperial periods honouring and namely certain legions. The first was by Mark Antony prior to the battle of Actium in 31 BC. The second series was issued under Septimius Severus in AD 193 in gold aurei, silver denarii and bronze sestertii. The third series was issued under Gallienus AD 260/1 in silvered antoninianii. The reverses usually depict the eagle and standards, although Gallienus' series depict the animal emblem of the named legion. The reverse legend is usually "LEG" with the number and/or abbreviated name of the legion.
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Septimius Severus Silver denarius issued AD 193/194 Obv: IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG, Laureate head right Rev: LEG XIIII GEM M V TRP COS, Legionary eagle, facing left, between two standards
About Very Fine
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AUD $300.00
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Gallienus Bronze antoninianus issued AD 258 Obv: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right Rev: LEG I ITAL VI P VI F, Boar right
Very Fine
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AUD $300.00
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