Clodius Albinus Sestertius, Felicitas reverse
RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52B · 194 AD-195 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES
Head of Clodius Albinus, bare, right
Reverse
FELICITAS COS II S C
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52B is a sestertius of Clodius Albinus (194 AD-195 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 19.39g, 28mm diameter.
About the Sestertius
The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52B?
- RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52B is a Bronze Sestertius of Clodius Albinus (194 AD-195 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Clodius Albinus 52B.
- How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52B?
- The obverse depicts Head of Clodius Albinus, bare, right with the inscription D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS COS II S C. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52B?
- RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 19.39g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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