Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 35
Ruler
Clodius Macer
Denomination
Denarius
Date
68 AD
Mint
Carthage
Metal
Silver
Weight
371.58g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
9 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
engraved

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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