Denarius - Clodius Albinus ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma

Эмитент Western provinces, Usurpations of
Год 193-195
Тип Standard circulation coin
Номинал Denarius (1)
Валюта Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Состав Silver
Вес 3.4 g
Диаметр 18.5 mm
Толщина
Форма Round (irregular)
Техника Hammered
Ориентация
Гравёр(ы)
В обращении до
Каталожные номера RIC IV.1#11B, OCRE#ric.4.ca.11B
Описание аверса Head of Clodius Albinus, bare, right.
Письменность аверса Latin
Надписи аверса D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES
(Translation: Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus Caesar.)
Описание реверса Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding palladium in outstretched right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Письменность реверса Latin
Надписи реверса ROMAE AETERNAE
(Translation: Romae Aeternae. Everlasting Rome.)
Гурт
Монетный двор
Тираж ND (193-195) - -
ID Numisquare 1711668130
Дополнительная информация

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

×