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#268460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated 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, who was a prominent Roman general and politician, led a rebellion against the reigning emperor, Septimius Severus, in 195 AD. Despite his efforts, Albinus ultimately lost the battle and committed suicide, and his coins, like this Denarius, became a symbol of his failed usurpation. This coin's design, which features the goddess Salus (Salvation) on the reverse, may have been intended to promote Albinus' image as a savior and protector of the Roman people.
