Lucius Clodius Macer

Lucius Clodius Macer was a legatus of the Roman Empire in Africa during the reign of Nero.

He revolted in May 68, cutting off the food supply of Rome, possibly at the instigation of Calvia Crispinilla.

Although encouraged by Galba, Macer raised a legion Legio I Macriana liberatrix in addition to the Legio III Augusta that he already commanded, presumably raising suspicion that Macer also harbored imperial ambitions.

He uses the formulaic abbreviation S C (senatus consulto) on his denarii; this otherwise had only rarely appeared on Roman silver coins since about 40 BC.

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