A soldier’s life, when serving in turbulent times, tends to be rather mobile. While today a US Infantry service member can find themselves deployed practically anywhere on the globe, a Roman legionnaire was no different. The only limitation on their travel was the willingness of their generals to force a long-distance march! The legionary denarii were struck by Marc Antony most likely in Greece, and used to pay his legions at Actium. This particular type, honoring the Legio IX, represents a very well-traveled unit. Legio IX Hispana, was formed before 58 BC and maintained numerous postings over the decades: including Britannia, Hispania, Pannonia, and Germania Inferior. Prior to Actium, the unit’s most famous engagement was the Battle Munda, where Julius Caesar fought Pompey and emerged victorious. After being recalled to fight unsuccessfully at Actium, the legion would go on to fight in Britannia against Queen Boudica in 61 AD. However, by 108 AD the 9th legion faded from the historical record, leading to modern historians to label it the “Lost Legion”.