Denarius - Clodius Albinus ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma
| صادرکننده | Western provinces, Usurpations of |
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| سال | 193-195 |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | Denarius (1) |
| واحد پول | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| ترکیب | Silver |
| وزن | 3.4 g |
| قطر | 18.5 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round (irregular) |
| تکنیک | Hammered |
| جهت | |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | RIC IV.1#11B, OCRE#ric.4.ca.11B |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Head of Clodius Albinus, bare, right. |
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| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه |
D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES (Translation: Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus Caesar.) |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding palladium in outstretched right hand and sceptre in left hand. |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه |
ROMAE AETERNAE (Translation: Romae Aeternae. Everlasting Rome.) |
| لبه | |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
ND (193-195) - - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 1711668130 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
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Historical Context: This denarius of Clodius Albinus, 193-195 AD, stems from the tumultuous "Year of the Five Emperors" following Commodus's assassination. Albinus, initially governor of Britannia and Caesar under Septimius Severus, later declared himself Augustus. This coin, struck in Rome, asserted his claim in the western provinces against Severus. The legend ROMAE AETERNAE, "To Eternal Rome," was potent propaganda, linking Albinus to the capital's strength amidst civil conflict.
Artistry: The coin’s artistry reflects the robust, practical style of late Antonine/early Severan Roman mints, by anonymous imperial engravers. The obverse typically features a laureate portrait of Albinus, conveying authority. The reverse depicts Roma, personification of the city, seated left on a cuirass, holding Victory and a spear. This classical iconography, emphasizing Rome's eternal nature and military prowess, was a standard, powerful