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Denarius Clodia: Publius Clodius; P•CLODIVS M•F 42 BC
42 BC year| Silver | 3.92 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 | 3.92 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crescent surrounded by five stars; below, moneyer mark in two lines.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P•CLODIVS
M•F
Unabridged legend: Publius Clodius Marcus Filius
Translation: 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 historical significance. Publius Clodius was a Roman politician and lawyer who was known for his controversial and divisive policies, particularly his efforts to restrict the power of the Roman Senate and his support for the plebeian class. His assassination in 42 BC was a significant event in Roman history and led to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire under Julius Caesar. The fact that this coin was minted during Clodius' lifetime and features his image makes it a valuable artifact for historians and collectors interested in ancient Rome and its political history.
