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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Clodius Albinus FORT REDVCI COS II; Fortuna
| Gold | 7.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Western provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Clodius Albinus (193-197) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT REDVCI COS II
Translation:
Fortuna Reduci. Consul Secundum.
Fortune returns. Consul for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Clodius Albinus (FORT REDVCI COS II; Fortuna) coin is that it was issued during a time of political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Clodius Albinus was a usurper who declared himself emperor in 194 AD, challenging the rule of the legitimate emperor, Septimius Severus. This coin was likely minted to help finance Albinus' military campaigns and solidify his claim to power. Despite his efforts, Albinus was ultimately defeated and killed by Severus' forces in 195 AD. The coin remains a rare and valuable artifact from this brief but significant episode in Roman history.
