Clodius Albinus caesar
Rome circa 193-195 CE
AR Denarius 17.20mm, 2.93 g
Bare head r.
Rev. Roma seated l. on shield, holding palladium and sceptre. C 61.
RIC 11a
150 CE

Clodius Albinus is born at Hadrumetum in Roman Africa.

175 CE

On hearing that Marcus Aurelius is ill, Avidius Cassius declares himself emperor in Syria. He is defeated and killed. Clodius Albinus serves with distinction in the campaign.

194 CE

Clodius Albinus shares the consulship with Septimius Severus.

196 CE
October

Septimius Severus installs Caracalla as his successor and has the Senate declare Clodius Albinus an enemy.

196 CE
November

Clodius Albinus declares himself emperor of Britain.

197 CE
February 19

Septimius Severus defeats Clodius Albinus at the Battle of Lugdunum. Clodius Albinus kills himself.