Clodius Albinus coin, Providentia reverse
RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1 · 193 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
D CLOD[IVS] - [AL]BIN CAES
Head of Clodius Albinus, bare, right
Reverse
PROVID AVG COS
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1 is a coin of Clodius Albinus (193 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and sceptre in left hand.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1?
- RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1 is a coin of Clodius Albinus (193 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Clodius Albinus 1.
- How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1?
- The obverse depicts Head of Clodius Albinus, bare, right with the inscription D CLOD[IVS] - [AL]BIN CAES. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVID AVG COS. Portrait type: bare.
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