Denarius SICILIA, Carthage and Medusa

Issuer Carthage, Usurpations of
Year 68
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Denarius (1)
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.75 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#26, OCRE#ric.1(2).clm.26
Obverse description Bust of Carthago, turreted and draped, right; behind. Cornucopiae.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering L CLODI MACRI CARTHAGO S C
(Translation: Lucii Clodii Macri Carthago, Senatus Consultum. Of Lucius Clodius Macer., Carthage, Decree of the Senate.)
Reverse description Small head of Medusa on triskelis; ears of corn between the legs.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SICILIA
(Translation: Sicily.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (68) - -
Numisquare ID 4334377720
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