What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Clodius Albinus 16?

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 16 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.48g, diameter 16mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Clodius Albinus Denarius — RIC IV Clodius Albinus 16

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 16

Ruler

Clodius Albinus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

195 AD-197 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.48g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

[IMP CAES D CLO] ALBIN A[VG]

Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right

Reverse

FELICITAS AVG COS II

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Clodius Albinus 16 is a denarius of Clodius Albinus (195 AD-197 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.48g, 16mm 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Clodius Albinus 16?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 16 is a Silver Denarius of Clodius Albinus (195 AD-197 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Clodius Albinus 16.
How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 16?: The obverse depicts Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right with the inscription [IMP CAES D CLO] ALBIN A[VG]. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS AVG COS II. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Clodius Albinus 16?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 16 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.48g, diameter 16mm, die axis 7 h, struck.