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Mark Antony Legionary denarius LEG VII
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ANT AVG III VIR R P C
galley r. mast with banners at prow
Rev LEG VII legionary eagle between two standards
Patrae mint 32-31BC
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Legio VII Claudia Pia Fidelis (faithful and loyal Claudian legion) dates back to the four legions used by Julius Caesar in his Gallic Wars and played a crucial role in The Battle of Pharsalus in 58 BC, and it existed at least until the end of the 4th century, guarding middle Danube. The emblem of this legion, as well as of all Caesar's legions, was the bull, together with the lion.
Legio VII was one of the two legions used in Caesar's invasions of Britain.
Tiberius Claudius Maximus the Roman soldier who brought the head of Decebalus to emperor Trajan was serving in Legio VII Claudia.
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