r/spqrposting 3d ago

OPVS·PRINCIPALE·IMPERIVM·ROMANVM (OC) Looking to find the significance behind these symbols

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What do they mean? Google AI says the numeral on the right is likely determining the legion number of the soldier that would be carrying the shield. However what is the significance of the star? And is that even an accurate conclusion? Any advice is appreciated, thank you.