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Denarius - Clodius Albinus VICT AVG COS II; Victory
| Silver | 3.11 g | 17.5 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 | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT AVG COS II
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Consul Secundum.
Victory 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 (VICT AVG COS II; Victory) 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 Victory on the reverse, may have been intended to promote Albinus's claim to the throne and to legitimize his rule. Despite Albinus's efforts, he was ultimately defeated by the legitimate emperor, Septimius Severus, in 197 AD.
