Due to a lack of money in the Imperial treasury, Pertinax is forced to suspend the food programs established by Trajan
Pertinax is forced to reoganize the handling of finances, which was wrecked under Commodus, and to reestablish discipline in the army. The latter provoked the ire of the Praetorians.
Before entering Rome, Severus avenges the death of Pertinax by disarming and sacking the Praetorian guard. Prior to this, the Praetorian guard was staffed with recruits from Italy, from now on it will be staffed by members drawn from the provincial legions.
June 1 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is assassinated in his palace.
Septimius Severus finally gains control of the Roman Empire, after eliminating Pescennius Niger and Didius Julianus. Clodius Albinus also claims the Empire.
Counterfeiting workshops begin to appear throughout the Roman Empire.
