Denarius - Clodius Albinus SALVTI AVG COS II; Salus
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding from patera in right hand snake coiled around altar and holding sceptre in left hand.
Lettering: SALVTI AVG COS II
Translation:
Saluti Augusti, Consul Secundum.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus), consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Clodius Albinus (SALVTI AVG COS II; Salus) (195-197) 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, and this coin was minted as a way to solidify his control and legitimacy. Despite his efforts, Albinus was ultimately defeated and killed by the legitimate emperor, Septimius Severus, in 197 AD. This coin serves as a reminder of the political instability and power struggles that occurred during this time period in the Roman Empire.