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. Rumors abound that she is encouraged by Faustina the Younger, who sought his protection because he son Commodus is still young.
194 CE
Clodius Albinus shares the consulship with Septimius Severus.
196 CE
October
October
Septimius Severus installs Caracalla as his successor and has the Senate declare Clodius Albinus an enemy.
196 CE
November
November
Clodius Albinus declares himself emperor of Britain.
197 CE
February 19
February 19
Septimius Severus defeats Clodius Albinus at the Battle of Lugdunum. Clodius Albinus kills himself. Septimius Severus becomes sole Emperor, and Julia Domna becomes Empress.