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Denarius SICILIA; Medusa; Carthage
68 year| Silver | 2.5 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 | 2.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#248150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Small head of Medusa facing, on anti-clockwise triskelion, ears of corn radiating outwards between the legs.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S←ICILIA
Translation:
Sicilia.
Sicily.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 suggests that the coin was minted during a time when Carthage was under Roman rule, and that the Roman authorities were using the coinage to promote their imperial power and influence. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of silver and weighs 2.5 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used form of currency during its time.
