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Denarius - Clodius Macer PROPRAE AFRICAE
68 year| Silver | 3.5 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#248156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
War ship with 12 oars and 4 oarsmen, right.
Script: Latin
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 minted during a time of turmoil, the coin still bears the image of the Roman goddess Libertas, symbolizing freedom and independence. This coin is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Roman people during times of conflict and political upheaval.
