Sestertius - Clodius Albinus MINER PACIF COS II S C; Minerva
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and shield set on ground in left hand; spear rests against left arm.
Lettering: MINER PACIF COS II S C
Translation:
Minerva Pacifera. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Minerva, the peacemaker. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Clodius Albinus (MINER PACIF COS II S C; Minerva) (194-195) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Minerva on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "MINER PACIF COS II S C," which stands for "Minerva, Pacificator Cosmos, Consul for the second time." This suggests that Clodius Albinus, the Roman usurper who issued the coin, was attempting to associate himself with the goddess of wisdom and war, and to promote himself as a bringer of peace and stability to the Roman Empire.