CLODIUS ALBINUS AS REVERSE SAEULO FRUGIFERO

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  1. wyvern

    wyvern Active Member

    AS OF CLODIUS ALBINUS CAESAR REVERSE SAECULO FRUGIFERO-a scarce coin albinus was governor of Britain.severus wanted total control of the empire so sent legions to deal with albinus battle faught near lyons feb.19th 197.albinus lost and committed suicide---------this coin has been lacquered how much does that effect the coin ?
     

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  3. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    It's a scarce coin. Judging by the pitting on the reverse, I would say it was once cleaned of BD, and lacquered (or waxed) to prevent furthers issues. I would not remove it. The coin looks just fine as it is.
     
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Outstanting find. Like JA said, leave it alone.
     
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