What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Clodius Albinus 42A?

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 42A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.9g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Clodius Albinus Denarius — RIC IV Clodius Albinus 42A

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Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 42A

Ruler

Clodius Albinus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

195 AD-197 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.9g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES D CLO ALBIN AVG

Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right

Reverse

SPES AVG COS II

Spes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Clodius Albinus 42A is a denarius of Clodius Albinus (195 AD-197 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.9g, 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 42A?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 42A 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 42A.
How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 42A?: The obverse depicts Head of Clodius Albinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES D CLO ALBIN AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand with the inscription SPES AVG COS II. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Clodius Albinus 42A?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 42A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.9g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.