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RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 18

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 18. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Clodius Macer. Mint: Carthage. The obverse shows bust of Victory, right, with wings folded, with the legend L CLODI MACRI S C.

The reverse shows aquila right, between two vexilla; staff of the aquila points downward, with the legend LIB AVG LEG III.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Lucius Clodius Macer was a Roman legatus in Africa during the reign of Nero. In May 68 he revolted and cut off the grain supply to Rome. Although initially encouraged by Galba, Macer raised an additional legion, Legio I Macriana liberatrix, alongside Legio III Augusta, which he already commanded. Suspecting him of imperial ambitions, Galba had Macer killed in October 68 by the procurator Trebonius Garutianus.

During his revolt, Macer operated a small mint at Carthage or Cirta, striking silver coinage such as the denarius, the standard Roman silver coin. This denarius pairs an obverse bust of Victory and the legend "L CLODI MACRI S C" with a reverse showing an aquila between two vexilla and the inscription "LIB AVG LEG III". The reverse types and legend refer directly to Legio III Augusta under his command.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Carthage
Authority
Clodius Macer

Design

Obverse
Bust of Victory, right, with wings folded
Reverse
Aquila right, between two vexilla; staff of the aquila points downward
Obverse legend
L CLODI MACRI S C
Reverse legend
LIB AVG LEG III

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Clodius Macer 18
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
L CLODI MACRI S C
Reverse legend to match
LIB AVG LEG III
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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