Maritime


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    Maritime, or naval power, is denoted on Roman coins by the prow of a ship, as on a denarius of Pompey the Great (with legend MAGN. PRO. COS.), or by the Roman Eagle and two standards, the latter resting on the prows of vessels, on a second brass of Sergius Galba.----The praetorian galley, with rowers, also serves to mark the prefecture and command of the sea, as on medals of Hadrian and other emperors.----See Praetoria Navis and Felicitati Augusti.

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