Denarius SICILIA; Carthage and Medusa
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#248145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Small head of Medusa on triskelis; ears of corn between the legs.
Lettering: SICILIA
Translation: Sicily.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius (SICILIA; Carthage and Medusa) (68) coin is that it features the image of Medusa, a mythological creature from ancient Greek mythology, on one side, and the image of Carthage, a city in North Africa, on the other side. This coin was issued during the Usurpations of Carthage, a period of political instability in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural exchange and blending of mythological and historical themes that occurred during that time.
