Tesserarius

• The Tesserarius was one of the non-commissioned Officers in the Roman Army.
• There was one for each Century, a total of 59 in each Roman Legion.

Description

• One for each Century. Total 59 in each Legion.
• They were the Guard Commanders, with similar responsibilities to the Optio.
• He was paid one and a half times Legionary Pay.
• He marched at the head of the century.