Dupondius - Clodius Albinus COS II S C, Asclepius

Issuer Western provinces, Usurpations of
Year 194-195
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Dupondius (1/8)
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#57B (dupondius), OCRE#ric.4.ca.57B_dupondius
Obverse description Bust of Clodius Albinus, bare-headed, draped, (sometimes cuirassed), right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES
(Translation: Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus Caesar.)
Reverse description Asclepius, naked to waist, standing left, offering patera (or cake?) in right hand to snake coiled around rod at right side, left hand at side.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COS II S C
(Translation: Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (194-195) - -
Numisquare ID 7900316540
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