Lot 2103

Description

Clodius Albinus, (A.D. 195-197), silver denarius, Rome mint (RIC), but now attributed to Alexandria mint (Bickford-Smith), issued A.D. 193-5, (2.8 grams), obv. bare head of Clodius Albinus to right, around parts of D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES, rev. around parts of FELICITAS COS II, Felicitas standing to left holding sceptre and caduceus, (S.-, cf.RIC 4, cf.RSC 15). Large head types, fine and both rare. (2)

Ex. Roger A. Bickford-Smith collection. See note above on mint attribution.