Denarius - Clodius Albinus VIRTVTI AVG COS II, Virtus

€268,474.00
IssuerWestern provinces, Usurpations of
Year195-197
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#48A, OCRE#ric.4.ca.48A
Obverse descriptionBust of Clodius Albinus, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES D CLO SEP ALB AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Decimus Clodius Septimus Albinus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Decimus Clodius Septimus Albinus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVirtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding parazonium in right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVTI AVG COS II
(Translation: Virtuti Augusti. Consul Secundum. To the courage of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the second time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (195-197)  - -
Catalog ID6098414410
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