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Denarius Clodia: Publius Clodius; P•CLODIVS M•F 42 BC
42 BC year| Silver | 4.11 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 42 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Diana Lucifera standing facing, head right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand.
Moneyer mark in right and left fields downwards.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P•CLODIVS
M•F
Translation: Publius Clodius Marcus Filius (Publius Clodius, son of Marcus)
Edge
Plain
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.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which features Publius Clodius, is notable for its depiction of a woman on the obverse (front) side. This is unusual for Roman coins of that time period, as they typically featured images of gods or goddesses. The woman depicted is believed to be Clodia, the wife of Publius Clodius, and her inclusion on the coin may have been a way for Clodius to promote his political image as a champion of women's rights.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-42) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Clodia: Publius Clodius; P•CLODIVS M•F) (42 BC) coin.
