Caption

Denarius (forgery?), issued by Clodius Albinus (ca. 150–197; Roman emperor 193–197) during the reigns of Caesar (193–195) and Septimius Severus (146–211; Roman emperor 193–211). Obverse: Head of Clodius Albinus without a cap to the right, legend 'ALBIN CAE' all around. Reverse: Minerva stands frontally, head turned left, holding a branch in her right hand; her left hand rests on a shield standing on the ground and a spear rests on her left shoulder, legend 'PA-CIF COS II' all around. Date: 194–195. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin. Diameter: 16.5–17.5 mm. Weight: 1.90 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_106

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Keywords

Denarius forgery issued Clodius Albinus ca 150–197 Roman emperor 193–197 reigns Caesar 193–195 Septimius Severus 146–211 193–211 Obverse Head cap right legend Albin Cae Reverse Minerva stands frontally head turned left holding branch right hand left hand rests shield standing ground spear rests left shoulder Pa-Cif Cos Ii Date 194–195 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm Weight 1.90 g Axis 180° round worn coin textured dark gray brown surface showing raised profile bearded male facing areas lighter gray greenish-brown patina slightly uneven rim rough spots.