Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription L AEL AVREL CO - MM AVG P FEL. Reverse: Victoria walking to the left, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand and a palm branch in her left, a star in the left field, inscription P M TR P XV, PV - III COS VII PP. Date: 192. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Material: coin. Weight: 2.92 g. Diameter: 16.5–17.0 mm. Axis: 180°. Subjects/icons: wreaths, Victoria, palm branches; iconography of Commodus.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_353

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription L AEL AVREL CO - MM AVG P FEL Reverse Victoria walking left holding wreath outstretched right hand palm branch star left field inscription P M TR P XV Pv - Iii Cos Vii Pp Date 192 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Material coin Weight 2.92 g Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm Axis 180° Subjects icons wreaths Victoria palm branches iconography round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile head side view surrounding raised decorative elements visible irregularities slight patina colors include silver-gray small areas darker gray hints green.