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Aureus Clodia: Publius Clodius; M·ANTONIVS·III·VIR·R·P·C / P·CLODIVS·M·F·IIII·VIR·A·P·F 42 BC
42 BC year| Gold | 8.03 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 | 8.03 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#334672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged male figure (Genius) standing left, wearing radiate crown and with bow and quiver over right shoulder, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, resting right foot on globe; on right, shield on ground; on left, eagle on cippus.
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 his brother, Marcus Clodius, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of political tension and conflict between the two brothers, and it is believed that the coin was used as a tool for political propaganda, promoting the Clodius family's influence and power.
