Clodius Macer Denarius, Small reverse
RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 28 · 68 AD · Carthage
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
L CLODI MACRI CARTHAGO S C
Bust of Carthago, turreted and draped, right; behind. Cornucopiae
Reverse
SICILIA
Small head of Medusa on triskelis; ears of corn between the legs
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 28 is a denarius of Clodius Macer (68 AD), struck at the Carthage mint. The reverse depicts Small head of Medusa on triskelis; ears of corn between the legs. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.17g, 18mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Carthage Mint
The Carthage mint produced coinage from the Punic period and was revived as a Roman mint in the late third century. It was the principal mint for North African coinage in the late empire.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 28?
- RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 28 is a Silver Denarius of Clodius Macer (68 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Clodius Macer 28.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 28?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Carthago, turreted and draped, right; behind. Cornucopiae with the inscription L CLODI MACRI CARTHAGO S C. The reverse depicts Small head of Medusa on triskelis; ears of corn between the legs with the inscription SICILIA. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 28?
- RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 28 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.17g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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