Denarius - Clodius Albinus ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma
| 发行方 | Western provinces, Usurpations of |
|---|---|
| 年份 | 193-195 |
| 类型 | Standard circulation coin |
| 面值 | Denarius (1) |
| 货币 | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| 材质 | Silver |
| 重量 | 3.4 g |
| 直径 | 18.5 mm |
| 厚度 | |
| 形状 | Round (irregular) |
| 制作工艺 | Hammered |
| 方向 | |
| 雕刻师 | |
| 流通至 | |
| 参考资料 | RIC IV.1#11B, OCRE#ric.4.ca.11B |
| 正面描述 | Head of Clodius Albinus, bare, right. |
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| 正面文字 | Latin |
| 正面铭文 |
D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES (Translation: Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus Caesar.) |
| 背面描述 | Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding palladium in outstretched right hand and sceptre in left hand. |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 |
ROMAE AETERNAE (Translation: Romae Aeternae. Everlasting Rome.) |
| 边缘 | |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
ND (193-195) - - |
| Numisquare 编号 | 1711668130 |
| 附加信息 |
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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