Denarius - Clodius Macer PROPRAE 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#248154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
War ship with 9 oars and 5 oarsmen, right.
Lettering: PROPRAE AFRICAE
Translation:
[Legatus] Pro Praetor Africae
Legate (deputy) of the prator in Africa.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Clodius Macer (PROPRAE AFRICAE) (68) coin is that it was issued during the Usurpations of Carthage, a period of political instability in the Roman Empire when various factions vied for power and control. Despite being made of silver, this coin was not officially sanctioned by the Roman government, and its production and distribution were likely carried out by rebellious forces seeking to undermine the authority of the legitimate Roman leadership. As such, it serves as a unique historical artifact that highlights the complexities and conflicts of the Roman Imperial era.
