Ancient Rome - AD 195-197 Clodius Albinus AR Denarius NGC AU Ex. Robbins Collection
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Roman usurper Clodius Albinus, as Augustus (195-197 CE). AR denarius struck at Lugdunum (Lyon, France) Mint in 196-197 CE. Obverse: IMP CAES D CLO-SEP ALB AVG, laureate head of Albinus right. Reverse: FIDES LEGION COS II, clasped hands, legionary eagle behind. Holder states aquila on reverse. An aquila is a constellation in the northern hemisphere represented by the figure of an eagle. Original, quite dark brownish-green patina is found on both sides of this example.
Bust of Clodius Albinus in the Capitoline Museums of Rome.
| Grading Service | NGC |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | AU50 |
| Ancient Year Range | 101-200 AD |
| Denom Type | Ancient |
| Numeric Denomination | AR Denarius |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Circulated |
| Strike Type | Business |
| Holder Variety | Strike 4/5; Surface 4/5 |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
