★ An exceptionally attractive portrait of Clodius Albinus ★

Clodius Albinus, as Caesar, 193-195. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 23.55 g, 12 h), Rome, 194-195. [D C]LOD SEPT ALBIN CAES Bare head of Clodius Albinus to right. Rev. MINER PACIF COS II / S - C Minerva standing front, head to left, holding olive branch in her right hand and shield set on ground with her left, spear leaning against her left arm. BMC 535. Cohen 49. RIC 54a. A beautiful piece with a lovely brown patina and an exceptionally attractive portrait. Light deposits and with minor weakness on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.

Ex Roma E-Auction 80, 4 February 2021, 1375 and Chaponnière 12, 18 October 2020, 87.