Caption

Denarius (possible forgery) attributed to Clodius Albinus (ca. 150–197; Roman emperor 193–197) and Septimius Severus (146–211; Roman emperor 193–211); issuers: Caesar 193–195 and Septimius Severus. Obverse: Head of Clodius Albinus without a cap, facing right, inscription 'ALBIN CAE' all around. Reverse: Minerva standing frontally, head turned left, holding a branch in her right hand, left hand resting on a shield on the ground, a spear resting on her left shoulder, inscription 'PA - CIF COS II' all around. Date: 194–195. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 1.90 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_107

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Denarius possible forgery attributed Clodius Albinus ca 150–197 Roman emperor 193–197 Septimius Severus 146–211 193–211 issuers Caesar 193–195 Obverse Head cap facing right inscription Albin Cae Reverse Minerva standing frontally head turned left holding branch right hand left hand resting shield ground spear resting left shoulder Pa - Cif Cos Ii Date 194–195 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 1.90 g axis 180° worn circular object rough textured surface showing shades dark gray brown green muted tan object displays eroded raised design faint outline standing humanlike figure draped flowing garments indistinct shapes figure rim uneven slightly chipped places patches darker lighter discoloration.