RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1C Clodius Albinus obverse — Head of Clodius Albinus, bare, right Obverse
RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1C Clodius Albinus reverse — Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over gl... Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Clodius Albinus 1C
Ruler
Clodius Albinus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
193 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.92g
Diameter
17mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

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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