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Denarius - Clodius Macer [ ] AFRICAE
68 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Carthage (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Lucius Clodius Macer (68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 68 |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#248153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
War ship with 8 oars and 4 oarsmen, right.
Lettering: [ ] AFRICAE
Translation: [...] of Africa.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Clodius Macer ([ ] AFRICAE) (68) coin is that it was minted during the Usurpations of Carthage, a period of political instability in the Roman Empire when various factions vied for power and control. Despite being minted during a time of turmoil, the coin still features the traditional imagery and symbols of Roman currency, such as the portrait of the emperor and the goddess Roma on the obverse and reverse sides, respectively. This coin is a unique piece of history that provides insight into the political and economic climate of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD.
