© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Clodius Albinus COS II S C; Asclepius
| Bronze | 9.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Western provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Clodius Albinus (193-197) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Asclepius, naked to waist, standing left, offering patera (or cake?) in right hand to snake coiled around rod at right side, left hand at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II S C
Translation:
Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.41–11.44 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, on its reverse side. This suggests that Clodius Albinus, the Roman usurper who issued the coin, may have been attempting to promote himself as a benevolent and healing leader, or that he had a personal interest in medicine and health.
