What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Clodius Albinus 30?

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 30 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Clodius Albinus Denarius — RIC IV Clodius Albinus 30

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 30

Ruler

Clodius Albinus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

195 AD-197 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.33g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES D CLO ALBIN AVG

Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right

Reverse

MIN PAC COS II

Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and shield set on ground in left hand; spear rests against left arm

About This Type

This RIC IV Clodius Albinus 30 is a denarius of Clodius Albinus (195 AD-197 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and shield set on ground in left hand; spear rests against left arm. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.33g, 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 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 30?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 30 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 30.
How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 30?: The obverse depicts Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES D CLO ALBIN AVG. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and shield set on ground in left hand; spear rests against left arm with the inscription MIN PAC COS II. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Clodius Albinus 30?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 30 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.