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.

Clodius Macer Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 28

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 28

Ruler

Clodius Macer

Denomination

Denarius

Date

68 AD

Mint

Carthage

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.17g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

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.

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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.