Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192 AD). Obverse: laureate, right-facing bust of the emperor with pearl border; legend 'COMMODVS N ONINVS AVG'. Reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in her raised right hand and a cornucopia in her left, with pearl border and legend 'LIB AVG TR PV IMP IIII COS II PP'. Roman Empire, 180; silver coin, weight 2.90 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_393

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58.0Mb (2.8Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ad Obverse laureate right-facing bust emperor pearl border legend Commodvs N Oninvs Avg Reverse Liberalitas standing left holding abacus raised right hand cornucopia Lib Avg Tr Pv Imp Iiii Cos Ii Pp Roman Empire 180 silver coin weight 2.90 g round worn metallic object textured uneven surface irregular edges showing raised central figure low relief surrounding ring decorative raised marks object primarily gray areas darker gray subtle brownish patina small hints greenish discoloration spots.