Clodius Macer Denarius Replica | Hand-Struck Silver Coin

Why collectors buy this piece

• Inspired by the rare silver denarius of Clodius Macer, one of the most short-lived and intriguing usurpers of the Roman Empire
• Struck during the political crisis of 68 AD, when imperial authority fractured after Nero’s fall
• Strong appeal for collectors of rebel coinage, usurpers, and the Year of the Four Emperors
• Distinctive historical identity linking the type to Africa Proconsularis and the strategic grain supply of Rome
• Represents a brief but consequential challenge to central Roman power
• Faithfully reproduced using traditional hand-striking methods
• Each coin is intentionally irregular — like ancient originals

Best suited for collectors seeking a rare and politically charged Roman silver type connected to usurpation, regional power, and the collapse of Julio-Claudian rule.

Overview & Craftsmanship

This Clodius Macer denarius is a hand-struck sterling silver replica inspired by the rare usurper issue struck during the brief revolt of Clodius Macer in 68 AD. As governor of Africa Proconsularis, Macer challenged imperial authority during one of the most unstable political moments in Roman history, giving his coinage an identity shaped by rebellion, scarcity, and crisis.

Each piece is individually struck by hand rather than cast, preserving the irregular flan, varied relief, and surface character associated with ancient silver coinage. Unlike machine-pressed copies, hand-struck replicas retain the depth, individuality, and visual character that make ancient-style coinage so distinctive.

Historical & Numismatic Background

• Clodius Macer was a Roman senator and governor of Africa Proconsularis who rebelled in 68 AD during the final crisis of Nero’s reign.
• His coinage belongs to the chaotic period that led into the Year of the Four Emperors, when multiple claimants and regional powers challenged imperial stability.
• Because Africa controlled a vital share of Rome’s grain supply, Macer’s position gave his revolt unusual political weight, even though his bid for power was short-lived.
• The denarii struck under his authority are especially valued for their rarity, austere style, and historical connection to one of Rome’s most fragile transitions.
• For collectors, the appeal of this type lies in the combination of usurper history, Carthaginian mint identity, and the coin’s role in the collapse of Julio-Claudian order.

Numismatic References:

This replica is inspired by ancient issues documented in standard numismatic references, including:

– Hewitt Group g/5 type 2

– RIC 35-36 var.

– BMCRE 1 var

Technical Details & Variations

Type: usurper Clodius Macer denarius replica

Denomination represented: AR denarius

Authority / Mint: Carthage

Era represented: 68 AD

Material: Sterling silver (AR)

Weight: 2.94 gr

Dimensions: 17.6 mm

Manufacturing method: Hand-struck (hammered)

Obverse: Bare head, right
Legend:
L CLODIVS · MACER; S C across field

Reverse: Galley right
Legend:
PRO/PRAE above, AFRICAE below

Due to the traditional hand-striking process, variations in weight, diameter, strike, and surface are expected.

Intended Use

Suitable for:

– collectors of ancient and historical coinage

– academic or educational reference

– museum or exhibition display

– historically accurate reenactment

– high-quality numismatic gifts

Replica Disclaimer

This item is a hand-struck replica inspired by ancient coinage. It is not an original ancient coin.

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