© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Clodius Albinus COS II; Asclepius
| Silver | 2.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Western provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Clodius Albinus (193-197) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Aesculapius, 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
Translation:
Consul Secundum.
Consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.49–3.18 g;Diameter varies: 16.54–18.26 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Clodius Albinus (COS II; Asclepius) coin is that it features the image of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the influence of Greek culture and religion on the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD. Additionally, the coin's design may have been intended to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a force for healing and prosperity, reflecting the emperor's desire to present himself as a benevolent ruler.
