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.

Clodius Macer Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 9

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 9

Ruler

Clodius Macer

Denomination

Denarius

Date

68 AD

Mint

Carthage

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.32g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

9 h

Manufacturing

struck

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.

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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.