Clodius Albinus as Caesar (193-195 AD) Roman Imperial Sestertius
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Description 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. Obverse: D CL SEPT AL BIN CAES, head bare right Reverse: FELICI TA S COS II S—C, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and scepter This museum quality reproduction was made from impressions of the original coin by Peter Rosa. Diameter: 31 mm Copper plated, lead-free pewter, hand finished patina, made in the USA. Packaged in a coin collecting flip with the description of coin printed on flip insert.
