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RIC IV Clodius Albinus 56A

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Clodius Albinus 56A. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Clodius Albinus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Clodius Albinus, bare, right, with the legend D CL SEPT ALBIN CAES.

The reverse shows saeculum Frugiferum, radiate, naked to waist, standing left, holding winged caduceus in right hand and fork (or trident) with corn-ears in left hand, with the legend SAECVLO FRVGIFERO COS II S C. The obverse shows head of Clodius Albinus, bare, right, with the legend D CL SEPT ALBIN CAES. The reverse shows saeculum Frugiferum, radiate, naked to waist, standing left, holding winged caduceus in right hand and fork (or trident) with corn-ears in left hand, with the legend SAECVLO FRVGIFERO COS II S C.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Clodius Albinus

Design

Obverse
Head of Clodius Albinus, bare, right
Reverse
Saeculum Frugiferum, radiate, naked to waist, standing left, holding winged caduceus in right hand and fork (or trident) with corn-ears in left hand
Obverse legend
D CL SEPT ALBIN CAES
Reverse legend
SAECVLO FRVGIFERO COS II S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Clodius Albinus 56A
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D CL SEPT ALBIN CAES
Reverse legend to match
SAECVLO FRVGIFERO COS II S C
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary. Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC IV Clodius Albinus 56B

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC IV Clodius Albinus 56C

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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