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Denarius, Clodius Albinus (ca. 150–197; Roman emperor 193–197), caesar 193–195; issuer: Septimius Severus (146–211; Roman emperor 193–211). Obverse: Head of Clodius Albinus without a cap facing right, inscription D CLOD SEPT - BIN CAES. Reverse: Roma seated on a round shield facing left, holding a palladium in her right hand and a spear in her left, inscription ROMAE - A - E - ERNA. Date: 193–195. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: denarius; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.52 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A73_088

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Denarius Clodius Albinus ca 150–197 Roman emperor 193–197 caesar 193–195 issuer Septimius Severus 146–211 193–211 Obverse Head cap facing right inscription D CLOD SEPT - BIN CAES Reverse Roma seated round shield left holding palladium right hand spear inscription ROMAE - - E - Erna Date 193–195 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.52 g axis 180° round worn metallic object matte silver-gray surface showing embossed scene seated human figure rounded shield circular form near figure's lower back tall vertical element figure surface small scratches irregular edges areas shallow relief visible highlights shadowed grooves creating texture shades silver-gray darker gray.