10. Legionary
Countermarks
Most countermarks on Roman coins have some military context, often indicating imperial donations to the troops.
Beyond this indirect military context there are countermarks that have a direct link to military units. These countermarks often show legionary numerals and/or symbols:
10.1. Units in the
West:
"ALAR", "LVI", "VI", "X", "LXV", "XV",
"LII"
10.2. Units in the
East:
"LVIF", "Hadrian's Head", "VI", "XF",
"LXF", "LXF with
wild boar and dolphin", "Galley", "XII", "Thunderbolt", "LXVA", "LXV",
"Palmbranch"
Related Sections of the Roman Numismatic Gallery: