Map of the Roman empire in AD 125, under emperor Hadrian, showing the Legio VIII Augusta, stationed on the river Rhine at Argentorate (Strasbourg, France), in Germania Superior province, from AD 75 to at least 371Coin showing Claudius and Aquila of the V and VIII legionsAureus struck in 193 by Septimius Severus to celebrate VIII Augusta, one of the legions supporting his fight for purple.