Denarius - Clodius Albinus SAECVLI FEL COS II; Felicitas
| 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 | 195-197 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and branch in left hand.
Lettering: SAECVLI FEL COS II
Translation:
Saeculi Felicitas. Consul Secundum.
Fortune of the ages. Consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.844–3.08 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Clodius Albinus (SAECVLI FEL 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 195 AD, and this coin was minted during his reign. The coin's design, which features the goddess Felicitas on the reverse, may have been intended to promote the idea of good fortune and prosperity under Albinus' rule. Despite Albinus' efforts to legitimize his rule through the minting of coins, his reign was ultimately short-lived, and he was defeated by the legitimate emperor, Septimius Severus, in 197 AD.