How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20?

The obverse depicts Kopf des Clodius Albinus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription IMP CAES D CLO - SEP ALB AVG. The reverse depicts Clasped right hands, holding legion eagle with the inscription FIDES AVG COS II.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20?

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.8g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Clodius Albinus Denarius — RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20

Ruler

Clodius Albinus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

195 AD-197 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.8g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES D CLO - SEP ALB AVG

Kopf des Clodius Albinus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r.

Reverse

FIDES AVG COS II

Clasped right hands, holding legion eagle

About This Type

This RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20 is a denarius of Clodius Albinus (195 AD-197 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Clasped right hands, holding legion eagle. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.8g, 18mm 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 20?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20 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 20.
How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Clodius Albinus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription IMP CAES D CLO - SEP ALB AVG. The reverse depicts Clasped right hands, holding legion eagle with the inscription FIDES AVG COS II.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.8g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.