© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius aureus - Clodius Albinus COS II; Fortuna
| Gold | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Western provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Clodius Albinus (193-197) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | Gold Quinarius (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II
Translation:
Consul Secundum.
Consul for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius aureus - Clodius Albinus (COS II; Fortuna) (194-195) coin is that it was issued during a time of political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Clodius Albinus was a usurper who declared himself emperor in the western provinces of the empire, challenging the rule of the legitimate emperor, Septimius Severus. Despite his efforts, Albinus was ultimately defeated and killed in 195 AD, and his coins were largely removed from circulation. As a result, coins like the Quinarius aureus - Clodius Albinus (COS II; Fortuna) (194-195) are now rare and highly sought after by collectors, making them an interesting piece of history for numismatists to study and collect.
