Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192 CE), struck 191–192 CE. Obverse: bust of Commodus wearing a laurel wreath and lion skin, facing right; inscription AEL V EL COMM AVG P FEL. Reverse: club within a wreath; legends including HER CVL / RO MAN and V GV in fields. Silver coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 2.40 g; axis 195°. Roman Empire, Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_287

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 CE struck 191–192 CE Obverse bust Commodus wearing laurel wreath lion skin facing right inscription AEL V EL COMM AVG P FEL Reverse club within wreath legends Cvl Ro Man V Gv fields Silver coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.40 g axis 195° Roman Empire Rome worn round object irregular edge primarily gray darker lighter gray variations showing central raised vertical ridge several shallow depressions scratches small chipped area side subtle greenish discoloration spots.