© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Clodius Albinus FORT REDVCI COS II S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | 18.1 g | 30 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 | 18.1 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268485 |
|---|---|
| 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: FORT REDVCI COS II S C
Translation:
Fortuna Reduci. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Fortune returns. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.26–20.33 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is significant because Clodius Albinus, the Roman usurper who issued the coin, likely chose to include Fortuna's image as a way to promote his own legitimacy and good fortune as a ruler. The inclusion of Fortuna's image may have also been seen as a way to appeal to the Roman people's belief in the importance of luck and prosperity in governance.
