What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Clodius Albinus 32Ab?

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 32Ab was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Clodius Albinus Denarius — RIC IV Clodius Albinus 32Ab

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 32Ab

Ruler

Clodius Albinus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

195 AD-197 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.81g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES D CLO SEP ALB AVG

Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right

Reverse

PAX AVG COS II

Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Clodius Albinus 32Ab is a denarius of Clodius Albinus (195 AD-197 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.81g, 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 32Ab?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 32Ab 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 32Ab.
How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 32Ab?: The obverse depicts Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES D CLO SEP ALB AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG COS II. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Clodius Albinus 32Ab?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 32Ab was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.