© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Clodius Albinus FELICITAS COS II S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 22.1 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Western provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Clodius Albinus (193-197) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.1 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS COS II S C
Translation:
Felicitas. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.83–22.74 g;Diameter varies: 30–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Clodius Albinus (FELICITAS COS II S C; Felicitas) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck, prosperity, and happiness. The coin was minted during the reign of Clodius Albinus, a Roman usurper who ruled the Western provinces of the Roman Empire from 194-195 AD. Despite being a usurper, Clodius Albinus was able to mint coins that were widely accepted and used throughout the empire, which speaks to the stability and legitimacy he was able to establish during his reign.
