Sea-Goat

The sea-goat (Capricorn), half goat/half sea creature was the astrological sign adopted by the Roman Emperor Augustus. It features on a number of his coins. It was also the symbol of the Second Legion Augusta (LEG II AVG). This one was found on Hadrian's Wall and marks a section built by that legion.

Legio secunda Augusta (Second Augustan Legion), was originally raised by Octavian (later Augustus) and consul Gaius Vibius Pansa Caetronianus to fight against Mark Antony in 43 BC.

In Tullie House Museum, Carlisle.
February 2012.