Clodius Albinus Denarius — RIC IV Clodius Albinus 38

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 38

Ruler

Clodius Albinus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

195 AD-197 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAE D CLO SEP ALB AVG

Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right

Reverse

SAECVLI FEL COS II

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and branch in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Clodius Albinus 38 is a denarius of Clodius Albinus (195 AD-197 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and branch 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 38?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 38 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 38.
How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 38?: The obverse depicts Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAE D CLO SEP ALB AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and branch in left hand with the inscription SAECVLI FEL COS II. Portrait type: laureate.