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Aureus Clodia: Publius Clodius; C·CAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C / P·CLODIVS·M·F·IIII·VIR·A·P·F 42 BC
42 BC year| Gold | 8.09 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 42 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.09 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#335088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus seated facing on cippus, holding bird in right hand and with left hand embracing Cupid who flies above shoulder.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P·CLODIVS·M·F·IIII·VIR·A·P·F
Unabridged legend: Publius Clodius Marcus Filius Triumviri Ad Pecuniam Feriundam
Translation: Publius Clodius, son of Marcus, triumvir for the striking of the coinage
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Publius Clodius, a Roman politician and rival of Julius Caesar, on one side, and the image of Caesar himself on the other side. This is significant because it highlights the political tensions and power struggles of the time, with Clodius and Caesar representing different factions and interests within the Roman Republic. Additionally, the fact that Clodius' image appears on a coin minted during Caesar's reign suggests that Caesar may have been attempting to appease his political opponents or assert his dominance over them through the use of currency.
