As - Clodius Albinus FELICITAS COS II S C; Felicitas
Bronze | - | - |
Issuer | Usurpations of Western provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
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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 |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#268501 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Lettering: FELICITAS COS II S C
Translation:
Felicitas. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Clodius Albinus coin is that it features the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, on the reverse side, which was a common motif during the Roman Imperial period.