How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52C?

The obverse depicts Bust of Clodius Albinus, bare-headed, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription D CL 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 52C?

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52C was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.61g, diameter 31mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Clodius Albinus Sestertius — RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52C

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52C

Ruler

Clodius Albinus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

194 AD-195 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

23.61g

Diameter

31mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D CL SEPT ALBIN CAES

Bust of Clodius Albinus, bare-headed, draped on left shoulder, 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 52C 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 23.61g, 31mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52C?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52C 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 52C.
How do you identify RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52C?: The obverse depicts Bust of Clodius Albinus, bare-headed, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription D CL 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 52C?: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 52C was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.61g, diameter 31mm, die axis 1 h, struck.