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Denarius - Clodius Albinus SPES AVG COS II; Spes
| Silver | 2.8 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES AVG COS II
Translation:
Spes Augusti. Consul Secundum.
Hope 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 (SPES AVG COS II; Spes) 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, featuring the goddess Spes (Hope) on the reverse, may have been intended to promote Albinus' image as a bringer of hope and stability during a time of turmoil.
