Sestertius - Clodius Albinus PROVID AVG COS S C; Providentia
193 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Western provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Clodius Albinus (193-197) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| 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#268477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and sceptre in left hand.
Lettering: PROVID AVG COS S C
Translation:
Providentia Augusti. Consul. Senatus Consultum.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus). Consul. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Clodius Albinus (PROVID AVG COS S C; Providentia) (193) coin is that it was issued during a time of great political upheaval in the Roman Empire. Clodius Albinus, who was a prominent Roman general and politician, led a rebellion against the reigning emperor, Septimius Severus, in 193 AD. Despite having the support of many Roman provinces, Clodius Albinus ultimately lost the conflict and was killed. This coin, which features an image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and good counsel, was likely issued as a way to promote Clodius Albinus' claim to the throne and to rally support for his cause. Despite the coin's historical significance, it is still considered a relatively common and affordable collector's item among numismatists today.
