★ Illustrated in Biaggi ★
Clodius Albinus AE Sestertius, illustrated in Biaggi
Clodius Albinus (193-195 AD). AE Sestertius (29-30 mm, 23.77 g), Rome, c. 194-195 AD.
Obv. D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES, bare head to right.
Rev. MINER PACIF COS II / S - C, Minerva standing front, head left, holding olive branch in extended right hand and shield set on ground in left hand; spear cradled in left arm.
RIC 54a; BMC 535.
Excellent portrait. Spot of corrosion on reverse. Wonderful olive green patina. Almost very fine.
This coin is illustrated in the book "Le preziose patine dei sesterzi di Roma imperiale” by E. Biaggi, 1992, number 443.
Price realized | 650 CHF |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |