Rome - The Republic
| Moneyer: | C. Licinius L.f. Macer |
| Held Office: | 84 BC |
| Denomination: | AR Denarius |
| Obverse: | Diademed bust of Vejovis (Apollo) left, viewed from behind, brandishing thunderbolt, cloak over left shoulder. |
| Reverse: | Minerva in quadriga right, hurling spear and holding shield. In exergue "C LICINIVS LF / MACER" |
| Reference: | RCVM 274, RSC Licinia 16, Crawford 354/01 |
| Weight: | 3.7 gms |
| Diameter: | 21.4 mm |
| Comment: | This coin is double-struck. Hence the odd angle of Minerva's quadriga. |
C. Licinius L.f. MacerThis moneyer was noted as an annalist who wrote a history of Rome in sixteen books, now existing only in fragments. He served as a praetor in 68 BC but committed suicide several years later, having been accused of extortion during his provincial governership. |
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