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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Clodius Albinus PROVID AVG COS; Providentia
193 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Western provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Clodius Albinus (193-197) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| 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#268404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVID AVG COS
Translation:
Providentia Augusti. Consul.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus). Consul.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.209–3.61 g;Diameter varies: 17.45–18.4 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Clodius Albinus (PROVID AVG COS; Providentia) (193) coin is that it was minted during a time of political upheaval in the Roman Empire. Clodius Albinus was a usurper who declared himself emperor in 193 AD, but his reign was short-lived and he was defeated by Septimius Severus in 197 AD. Despite this, coins bearing his image and name continued to be minted and circulated, providing a glimpse into the complex political landscape of the Roman Empire during this time.
