CLODIUS ALBINUS AS CAESAR, A.D. 193-195. AR Denarius (3.39 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 193-194/5. NGC MS, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. RIC-11a; RSC-61. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Roma seated left on shield, holding palladium and scepter. This blazing and breathtaking Denarius possesses both a strong strike and problem-free surfaces to match a beautiful glossy luster and light golden tone. <strong>VERY RARELY</strong> seen in Mint State, this is a piece for the discerning numismatist or classicist, and offers a tremendous portrait of Albinus. From the Paul C. Runze Collection.
