Clodios Albinus (AD 193-195 as Caesar; AD 195-197 as emperor) sestertius, AD 193-197
Item — Box: 1, Item: 35
Scope and Contents
He was governor of Britain after the death of Julianus. However, he had to contend with Severus to be absolute master of the empire. They fought a great battle on February 19, AD 197 near Lyons France, and he was defeated. Albinus committed suicide and his body, together with those of his wife and children who were put to death and thrown into the Rhone.
Dates
- Creation: AD 193-197
Creator
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Obverse: Head of Clodios Albinus; Reverse: Minerva standing left with olive branch and shield
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
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Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)