| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 240 Price realized: 160 EUR (Approx. 173 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Clodius Albinus AD 193-197. Lugdunum (Lyon) Denarius AR 18 mm, 2,65 g IMP CAES D CLO SEP ALB AV[G], laureate head right / VI[CT] AVG COS II, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm frond. Very Fine RIC 43c. Clodius Albinus, also known as Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus, was a Roman general and politician in the 2nd century AD. Born around AD 150, he became a prominent military commander under Emperor Septimius Severus. In AD 193, he was appointed governor of Britain, where he successfully defended the province against external threats. During the "Year of the Five Emperors" in AD 193, he declared himself emperor in opposition to Septimius Severus, leading to a civil war. However, Albinus was defeated and killed in the Battle of Lugdunum in AD 197. His defeat secured Septimius Severus as the sole ruler of the Roman Empire. Although he failed to become emperor, Albinus was praised for his military skills and administrative abilities. His rebellion was a significant event during a turbulent period of Roman history. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
