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Ancient Rome 193 AD Providentia Clodius Albinus Silver Denarius AU-UNC (AU55)
Ancient Rome 193 AD Providentia Clodius Albinus Silver Denarius AU-UNC (AU55)
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Ancient Rome 193 AD Providentia Clodius Albinus Silver Denarius AU-UNC (AU55)
Decimus Clodius Albinus (c. 150–197 CE) was a Roman general and rival claimant to the imperial throne during the turbulent civil wars following the death of Pertinax. Initially allied with Septimius Severus, he was declared Caesar and recognized as Severus’s heir to secure support in the western provinces. However, their alliance quickly broke down, and Albinus declared himself emperor in 195 CE with the backing of Britain, Gaul, and Spain. The two rivals clashed at the Battle of Lugdunum in 197 CE, one of the largest battles of the Roman civil wars, where Albinus was decisively defeated. He committed suicide or was killed shortly after. Severus had his naked body laid out on the ground before him so he could ride his horse over it in a final act of humiliation. Initially, Severus pardoned Albinus' wife and children, but ultimately changed him mind and beheaded them. This left Severus as the uncontested ruler of the Roman Empire.
Obverse: The bare head of Clodius Albinus facing right, with the legend around.
Reverse: A draped Providentia standing facing left, holding a wand in her right hand over a globe and a sceptre in her left hand, with the legend around.
Specifications:
Emperor: Clodius Albinus (193-197)
Composition: Approx 3.5 g
Weight: Approx. 18 mm
Mint: Rome
Decimus Clodius Albinus (c. 150–197 CE) was a Roman general and rival claimant to the imperial throne during the turbulent civil wars following the death of Pertinax. Initially allied with Septimius Severus, he was declared Caesar and recognized as Severus’s heir to secure support in the western provinces. However, their alliance quickly broke down, and Albinus declared himself emperor in 195 CE with the backing of Britain, Gaul, and Spain. The two rivals clashed at the Battle of Lugdunum in 197 CE, one of the largest battles of the Roman civil wars, where Albinus was decisively defeated. He committed suicide or was killed shortly after. Severus had his naked body laid out on the ground before him so he could ride his horse over it in a final act of humiliation. Initially, Severus pardoned Albinus' wife and children, but ultimately changed him mind and beheaded them. This left Severus as the uncontested ruler of the Roman Empire.
Obverse: The bare head of Clodius Albinus facing right, with the legend around.
Reverse: A draped Providentia standing facing left, holding a wand in her right hand over a globe and a sceptre in her left hand, with the legend around.
Specifications:
Emperor: Clodius Albinus (193-197)
Composition: Approx 3.5 g
Weight: Approx. 18 mm
Mint: Rome
