Clodius Albinus Denarius — RIC IV Clodius Albinus 22

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 22

Ruler

Clodius Albinus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

195 AD-197 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAE D CLOS ALBINV

Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right

Reverse

FORTVNA AVG COS II

Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Clodius Albinus 22 is a denarius of Clodius Albinus (195 AD-197 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

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 22?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 22 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 22.
How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 22?: The obverse depicts Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAE D CLOS ALBINV. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORTVNA AVG COS II. Portrait type: laureate.