How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20B?

The obverse depicts Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES D CLO SEP ALB AVG. The reverse depicts Clasped right hands, holding legion eagle with the inscription FEL AVG COS II. Portrait type: laureate.

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

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.42g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Clodius Albinus Denarius — RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20B

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20B

Ruler

Clodius Albinus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

195 AD-197 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.42g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES D CLO SEP ALB AVG

Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right

Reverse

FEL AVG COS II

Clasped right hands, holding legion eagle

About This Type

This RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20B 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 3.42g, 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 20B?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20B 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 20B.
How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20B?: The obverse depicts Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES D CLO SEP ALB AVG. The reverse depicts Clasped right hands, holding legion eagle with the inscription FEL AVG COS II. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20B?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 20B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.42g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.