Lucius verus sestertius 161162 ad tr pot ii cos ii fort red s c 5570 ric 19 ancient roman imperial coin. The work, which is modeled on suetonius, purports to be written by six different authors and quotes. Claudius, clodius albinus, philip i three roman coins, three denominations, three emperors lot. Catalogue of a collection of roman silver coins augustus to clodius albinus formed by g r arnold. A proven military commander and highly regarded throughout the empire, he was a bastion of roman. Of north african origin, he had tenuous ties to severus, who gave him the name caesar to buy albinus \ neutrality. It appears that javascript is disabled in your browser, so many features will not function correctly. Another septimius severus sestertius unlisted variety. Wow i did a double take when i saw this coin i had planned on doing a search for photos of this type for a scrap book i have of septimius bronzes if you cant afford the coin it is nice to have photos and it is a good reference. D cl sept albin caes, bare head right, drapery on shoulder felicitas cos ii, sc, felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and long scepter.
Roman empire, clodius albinus ar denarius, as caesar ad 193195 vf minerva standing, 129. Felicitascosii felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and scepter. Fortuna seated left, holding rudder set on globe and cornucopia. The reverse shows felicitas standing left holding caduceus and scepter. At last the complete year of five emperors coin talk. According to cassius dio, a reliable author, clodius albinus occupied an unknown office in dacia modern rumania. Sestertius circa 194195 from the mazzini collection. It it is the long past reaching out for us to remember. Sestertius roman imperial coins 96 ad235 ad for sale ebay. The emperor likewise declared that without albinus the legions in bithynia would have gone over to avidius cassius, and that he intended to have him chosen consul. Orichalcum sestertius of fall 195 or early 196 19 february 196 a. Get the best deals on clodius albinus roman imperial coins 27 bc476 ad. Clodius albinus was born decimus clodius septimius albinus and was proclaimed the emperor by the legions in britain and hispania after the murder of pertinax the first emperor during the year of the five emperors took place in 193.
Henry cohen 1 knew no bronze coins of clodius albinus struck using the title of augustus and r. Roman coins of marcus aurelius forum ancient coins. Reverse minerva standing left, holding spear, shield and palm branch. I do not know why this type is so rare it is i think common for clodius albinus. Period 10 member of the 193197 dynasty coins for this issuer were issued from 193 until 197. Clodius albinus decimus clodius albinus was born on 25 november 147. His family was was of senatorial rank and we are told he was brought up in luxury accumulated by his ancestors. Decimus clodius septimius albinus, roman general, a candidate for the imperial title in the years 193197. Titiana, pertinax junior, didius julianus, manlia scantilla, didia clara, pescennius niger and clodius albinus. Clodius albinus was a roman usurper who was proclaimed emperor by the legions in britain and hispania the iberian peninsula, comprising modern spain and portugal after the murder of pertinax in 193 known as year of the five emperors, and who proclaimed himself emperor again in 196, before his final defeat by septimius severus following year. Claudius quadran clodius albinus denarius philip i.
Cloudius albinus as caesar 194ad rome sestertius ancient roman coin ngc i60229. Ancient roman coins coins of the 2nd century caesars edgar l. Original chiarusco woodcut with brown tone combined with a line etching, on a verge type handlaid paper. Orichalcum sestertius, ric iii 1006 s, mir 18 219630, cohen iii 497, bmcre iv.
Clodius albinus as augustus, ad 195196, silver denarius nice. Decimus clodius ceionius septimius albinus was born in about 150 and died by suicide or execution under the troops of septimius severus on feb. I have an extensive collection of roman coins and have been collecting for over 20 years. The adoptive emperors coins for sale buy the adoptive. The first 200 years of the roman empire saw little change in this system, except that the silver denarius was progressively debased from the time of nero onwards a. A private american collection, acquired at the nj book show october. Bare head right fortuna seated left, holding cornucopia and rudder set on globe. Clodius albinus as augustus 195197 ad as caesar under septimius severus 193195 ad decimus clodius albinus was born at hadrumetum in north africa. May 15, 2016 well, a few generals did not recognize his rule, namely septimius severus, pescennius niger, and clodius albinus.
Clodius albinus roman imperial coins 27 bc476 ad for. Clodius albinus, 5647 sestertius, roma, f1215, bronze, ric. Clodius albinus was a roman usurper who was proclaimed emperor by the legions in britain and hispania the iberian peninsula, comprising modern spain. Sestertius roman imperial coins 96 ad235 ad shop by metal. The emperor likewise declared that without albinus the legions in bithynia would have gone over to avidius cassius, and that he intended to have him chosen. Governor of roman britain 1927 and claimant to the imperial throne. He was proclaimed emperor by the legions in britain and hispania the iberian peninsula, comprising modern spain and portugal after the murder of pertinax in 193 known as the year of the. His reign is commonly considered to mark the end of the golden period in the history of the roman empire known as the pax romana. Due to this war, severus allowed clodius albinus, who he saw as a threat to his throne, to be cocaesar so that severus did not have to preoccupy himself with the duties of the empire so he could go win the civil war he was waging against niger. Many scholars, particularly those writing before the 1970s e.
D clod sept albinvs caes and it shows clodius albinus decimus clodius septimius albinus augstus, 150197, a roman usurper, proclaimed emperor by the legions in britain and hispania after the murder of pertinax. Roman coins of clodius albinus forvm ancient coins. He represented the aristocracy of the latinspeaking west, in contrast to pescennius niger, candidate of the greekspeaking east, and to lucius septimius severus, candidate of the army and of. However, these concessions to his considerable power were only the means by which severus averted a direct conflict with albinus until he was ready for one. Albinus was born into a wealthy, senatorial family from north africa in 150 and received an aristocratic education. Clodius albinus 194ad rome authentic ancient silver roman coin rare ngc i68402. Governor of britain at the death of the emperor pertinax, decimus clodius albinus attempted to seize the throne but ended up as caesar in alliance with another imperial contender, septimius severus. Clodius albinus was a british usurper who rose to power in the confusion of ad 193. Today, we know of at least four examples which carry the augustus title which were struck in lyons. Miner pacif cos ii s c, minerva standing front, head left, holding olive branch in extended right hand and shield set on ground in left hand. Clodius albinus decimus clodius ceionius septimius albinus. During the roman republic it was a small silver, and rare, coin issued only very occasionally. Clodius albinus as caesar 193195 ad roman imperial sestertius. Clodius albinus clodius albinus 195 196 albinus was the governor of britain when the bloody shakeout and highemperor turnover was happening in rome.
A rupture between the two remaining rivals was inevitable. His life albinus was born to an aristocratic family in africa. Bareheaded bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder rev. Clodius albinus, roman imperial coins reference at. Days of sale tuesday and wednesday 17th and 18th june 1969. Make offer clodius albinus 194ad rome authentic ancient silver roman coin rare ngc i68402 clodius albinus. Clodius albinus, late 195 or early 196 19 february 197 a.
Silver denarius, ric iv 7 r1, bmcre v 98, hunter iii 6, rsc iii 48, srcv ii 6144, gvf, choice portrait, weight 3. We welcome longtime collectors, as well as brand new ones and noncollectors. Imp caes d clo albin avg, laureate head right fides legion cos ii, clasped hands, holding legionary aquila. Clodius albinus silver roman imperial coins 27 bc476 ad. Roman imperial coinage ric 4a, clodius albinus 193195 ad. Reddishbrown patina with detailed portrait and on a nice round flan. The obverse shows the portrait of the emperor facing right. Roman coins of clodius albinus forum ancient coins. Its similarity to early portraits of severus are almost certainly intentional and is probably intended to convey.
Bust of clodius albinus, bareheaded, cuirassed, right bust of clodius albinus, bareheaded, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right bust of clodius albinus, bareheaded, draped on left shoulder. Decimus clodius septimius albinus roman general britannica. Clodius albinus, briefly claimed purple in aprilmay 193 no coins, caesar under severus. Roman sestertius,emperor clodius albinus,lot 154 ebay. Ad 193 195 caesar under septimius severus ad 195 196 augustus against septimius severus. Bronze sestertius of clodius albinus, rome, ad 194 ad 195. Rome mint, struck under septimius severus, ad 194195. Javascript must be enabled for vcoins to work properly.
Clodius albinus roman usurper proclaimed emperor by the legions in britain and hispania. Ancient roman coins coins of the 2nd century caesars. Although originally from modern day sousse in tunisia, this man had managed to outshine nearly all his rivals. He struck a deal with septimius severus under which he acknowledged severus as augustus in return for the title of caesar. Clodius albinus portrayed as a roman with outstanding quality by julius capitolinus, the life of clodius albinus is a fascinating one. Does anyone have a text list of the coins listed in book 100. Does anyone have a text list of the coins listed in book. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online.
Clodius albinus sestertius with felicitas rare jun1701. Clodius albinus ae sestertius felicitas superb portrait. A civil war ensued, and septimius severus eventually prevailed. This is a reproduction of a roman sestertius of emperor clodius albinus who ruled from 195 to 196 ce. Felleti maj, identified this sculpture as septimus severus. The sestertius, or sesterce, was an ancient roman coin. Make offer clodius albinus 193ad rome sestertius authentic ancient roman coin rare i65269. Cos ii, asclepius, the ancient graecoroman god of healing with serpententwined staff symbol of medicine. Shop 193 it clodius albinus 193ad rome sestertius authentic a sestertius good and more authentic and unique collectibles coins at amazons collectible coins store. Clodius albinus decimus clodius ceionius septimius albinus augustus. Clodius albinus caesar 193 195 a d emperor 195 197 a d. Sestertius clodius albinus 19,72g legal at auction an at the best online prices at ebay. After the praetorian prefect sold the imperial throne to didius julianus, pescennius niger was proclaimed emperor by the legions in syria. Clodius albinus as caesar 193195 ad roman imperial.
Bust of clodius albinus, bareheaded, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right head of clodius albinus, bare, right bust of clodius albinus. Clodius albinus, governor of britain and gaul, was declared caesar of the west in 193 and made coregent with severus late in 195. Clodius albinus brass sestertius roman coin 194ad rare felicitas ric 52. Ngc ancients vf 4375823125d clod sept albin caes bare head right.
Profile for clodius albinus from historia augusta, volume. After severus defeated two other rivals, the now expendable albinus was. Clodius albinus as caesar ad19596 ar denarius roman coin no. African by birth, clodius albinus had a distinguished military career and was made governor of britain.
Bronze sestertius of clodius albinus, rome, ad 194 ad 195 1944. Jun 18, 20 ancient coins are fine art of the ancient world captured in miniature. Find the best selection from the most respected coins dealers around the world. Clodius albinus roman imperial coins 27 bc476 ad for sale.
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