P. Helvius Pertinax
Emperor 192-193 Prefect of Rome at Commodus' death,
Pertinax (b. 126), tried to change too much too
quickly. When this included curbing the Praetorians, they murdered him after
a reign of only 86 days.
Relatives depicted on coins:
Titania - wife;
Pertinax Caesar - son
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M. Didius Julianus
Emperor 193
For 25,000 sestertii per Praetorian, he became Emperor, but Rome revolted;
Severus invaded Italy and Julianus, deserted by all, was executed after
reigning 66 days.
Relatives depicted on coins:
Manlia Scantilla - wife;
Didia Clara - Daughter |
Caius Pescennius Niger
Emperor 193-194Niger became governor of Syria in 190 after a long army career. Acclaimed
by his legions on Julianus' accession, he was unable to resist Severus whose
veterans
proved far superior to Niger's forces. After losing four battles he was captured and
executed in 194. |
Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus
Emperor 195-197Albinus became Caesar while Severus dealt with Julianus and Niger.
Severus then determined to be absolute master; Albinus was declared a public enemy, and
was acclaimed by his legions. He was defeated in a great battle near Lyons and later took
his own life. |
