© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Clodius Albinus SAEC FRVGIF COS II; Saeculum Frugiferum
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saeculum Frugiferum, radiate, naked to waist, standing left, holding winged caduceus in right hand and fork (or trident) in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAEC FRVGIF COS II
Translation:
Saeculi Frugifero. Consul Secundum.
Fruitful ages. Consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.227–3.28 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Clodius Albinus, who was a usurper of the Roman Empire in the 2nd century AD. Despite being a legitimate emperor, Albinus' rule was marked by corruption and mismanagement, which led to widespread discontent among the Roman people. This coin, which features the emperor's name and title, is a rare surviving example of the currency that was used during his reign.
