Denarius SICILIA, Medusa, Carthage

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 2.5 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#29, OCRE#ric.1(2).clm.29
Obverse description Bust of Carthago to right, turreted, draped; behind head, a cornucopia.
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 facing, on anti-clockwise triskelion, ears of corn radiating outwards between the legs.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering S←ICILIA
(Translation: Sicilia. Sicily.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (68) - -
Numisquare ID 6856429860
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