Caption

denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), busts, imperial busts, Commodus — iconography, abacus (attribute), cornucopia (attribute), Liberalitas (personification). Obv.: MC, MMODV, G. Emperor's head right, with laurel wreath. Pearly border. Rev.: LIB AVG TR P V IMP IIII CO. Liberalitas stands facing left, holding an abacus in her raised right hand and a cornucopia in her left. 180, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome, coin; weight 2.65 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_395

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Keywords

denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 busts imperial busts iconography abacus attribute cornucopia Liberalitas personification Obv. Mc Mmodv G Emperor's head right laurel wreath Pearly border Rev. Lib Avg Tr P V Imp Iiii Co stands facing left holding raised right hand left 180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.65 g worn round metallic object uneven edge sits white background surface raised central figure low relief flanked faint surrounding details textured rim visible wear scratches small dents object displays muted palette silver gray darker tarnished tones hints brownish discoloration.