Clodius Macer Denarius, Aquila reverse
RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 9 · 68 AD · Carthage
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
L CLODI MACRI S C
Lion's head, right
Reverse
LIB LEG III
Aquila right, between two vexilla
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 9 is a denarius of Clodius Macer (68 AD), struck at the Carthage mint. The reverse depicts Aquila right, between two vexilla. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.32g, 17mm 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 9?
- RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 9 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 9.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 9?
- The obverse depicts Lion's head, right with the inscription L CLODI MACRI S C. The reverse depicts Aquila right, between two vexilla with the inscription LIB LEG III.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 9?
- RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 9 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 17mm, die axis 9 h, struck.
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