Denarius - Clodius Albinus ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma

Emittente	Western provinces, Usurpations of
Anno	193-195
Tipo	Standard circulation coin
Valore	Denarius (1)
Valuta	Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composizione	Silver
Peso	3.4 g
Diametro	18.5 mm
Spessore
Forma	Round (irregular)
Tecnica	Hammered
Orientamento
Incisore/i
In circolazione fino al
Riferimento/i	RIC IV.1#11B, OCRE#ric.4.ca.11B

Descrizione del dritto	Head of Clodius Albinus, bare, right.
Scrittura del dritto	Latin
Legenda del dritto	D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES (Translation: Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus Caesar.)
Descrizione del rovescio	Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding palladium in outstretched right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Scrittura del rovescio	Latin
Legenda del rovescio	ROMAE AETERNAE (Translation: Romae Aeternae. Everlasting Rome.)
Bordo
Zecca
Tiratura	ND (193-195) - -
ID Numisquare	1711668130
Informazioni aggiuntive	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

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