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Denarius Clodia: Appius Clodius Pulcher; AP•CL•T•MANL•Q•VR 111 BC - 110 BC
| Silver (.950) | 3.88 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 111 BC - 110 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 3.88 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Winged Victory in triga marching right, holding reins with both hands; horse at right turning head backwards.
Marks of three moneyers in exergue with MANL and VR both in monograms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AP•CL•T•MANL•Q•VR
Translation:
Appius Clodius Pulcher
Titus Manlius Mancinus
Quintus Urbinius
Comment
The gens Clodia, or Claudia, was one of the most prominent patrician houses at Rome. The gens traced its origin to the earliest days of the Roman Republic. The first of the Clodii to obtain the consulship was Appius Clodius Sabinus Regillensis in 495 BC, and from that time its members frequently held the highest offices of the state, both under the Republic and in imperial times.The gens Manlia was one of the oldest and noblest patrician houses at Rome, from the earliest days of the Republic until imperial times. The first of the gens to obtain the consulship was Gnaeus Manlius Cincinnatus in 480 BC. The family was probably numbered amongst the gentes maiores, the most important of the patrician families.
Lettering order varieties exist.
There is some debate about the Q•VR mark which is thought to mean Quaestores Urbani by some people.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Appius Claudius Pulcher, a Roman politician and military leader, on one side, and a depiction of a lictor, a symbol of Roman authority, on the other. The coin was minted during Pulcher's time as consul in 111 BC, and it is believed to be one of the first coins to feature a real person's image, rather than a deity or mythological figure. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact, providing insight into the political and social climate of ancient Rome during the late Roman Republic.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (111 BC - 110 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Clodia: Appius Clodius Pulcher; AP•CL•T•MANL•Q•VR) (111 BC - 110 BC) coin.
