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Denarius - Clodius Albinus FELICITAS COS II; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS COS II
Translation:
Felicitas. Consul Secundum.
Good fortune. Consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.65–4.16 g;Diameter varies: 17.98–19 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 (FELICITAS COS II; Felicitas) coin is that it was minted during a time of political upheaval in the Roman Empire. Clodius Albinus was a usurper who seized power in the western provinces of the empire in 194-195 AD, and this coin was minted during his brief reign. Despite the turmoil, the coin still bears the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, indicating that the usurper was trying to present himself as a legitimate ruler and maintain a sense of stability and continuity with the past.
