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Silver denarius of Clodius Albinus as Caesar (AD 193-5), dating to c. AD 194-5 (Reece Period 10). Reverse COS II, Aesculapius standing left holding rod entwined by snake. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 1, p. 44, no. 2.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 194
Date to: Circa AD 195
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.69 g
Diameter: 19 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Clodius Albinus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare head right
Obverse inscription: D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES
Reverse description: Aesculapius standing left with snake entwined around staff
Reverse inscription: COS II
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
RIC Identifier: RIC IV Clodius Albinus 2
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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