Clodius Macer Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 35 · 68 AD · Carthage
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
L CLODIVS MACER S C
Head of Clodius Macer, bare, right
Reverse
PROPRAE AFRICAE
War ship with 12 oars and 4 oarsmen, right
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 35 is a denarius of Clodius Macer (68 AD), struck at the Carthage mint. The reverse depicts War ship with 12 oars and 4 oarsmen, right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 371.58g, 19mm 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 35?
- RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 35 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 35.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 35?
- The obverse depicts Head of Clodius Macer, bare, right with the inscription L CLODIVS MACER S C. The reverse depicts War ship with 12 oars and 4 oarsmen, right with the inscription PROPRAE AFRICAE. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 35?
- RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 35 was struck in Silver, standard weight 371.58g, diameter 19mm, die axis 9 h, engraved.
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