RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1C — Clodius Albinus Denarius
RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1C · 193 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
D CL SEPT ALBIN 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 1C is a denarius 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.92g, 17mm 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 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 1C?
- RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1C is a Silver Denarius of Clodius Albinus (193 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Clodius Albinus 1C.
- How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1C?
- The obverse depicts Head of Clodius Albinus, bare, right with the inscription D CL SEPT ALBIN 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.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1C?
- RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1C was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.92g, diameter 17mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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