Caption

Denarius, portrait of Clodius Albinus (ca. 150–197) as Caesar; issuer: Septimius Severus (146–211, Roman emperor 193–211). Obverse: Head of Clodius Albinus without a cap to the right, inscription D CLOD SEPT - ALBIN CAES. Reverse: Minerva standing frontally, head turned left, holding a branch in her right hand, left hand resting on a shield on the ground, spear on her left shoulder, inscription - CIF C, II. Iconography: Clodius Albinus, Roman deities, branch, shields, spears. Date: 194–195. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.98 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_100

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32.3Mb (2.9Mb) / 11.1in x 11.3in / 3326 x 3391 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius portrait Clodius Albinus ca 150–197 Caesar issuer Septimius Severus 146–211 Roman emperor 193–211 Obverse Head cap right inscription D CLOD SEPT - ALBIN CAES Reverse Minerva standing frontally head turned left holding branch right hand left hand resting shield ground spear left shoulder inscription - CIF C Ii Iconography Roman deities shields spears Date 194–195 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.98 g axis 180° worn round metallic object textured silver-gray surface showing embossed profile bearded person facing surrounded raised border interrupted worn areas small chips object displays varying shades silver-gray darker gray recessed areas.