Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; legend 'M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG'. Reverse: LIB AVG IIII TR P VI IMP IIII COS III PP. Liberalitas standing left, right hand raised holding an abacus, left hand holding a cornucopia. Pearled border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.29 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_401

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58.0Mb (2.7Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend M Commodvs Antoninvs Avg Reverse Lib Avg Iiii Tr P Vi Imp Iiii Cos Iii Pp Liberalitas standing left right hand raised holding abacus left hand holding cornucopia Pearled border Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.29 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn uneven edge showing raised relief standing human figure holding object hand figure draped long garment stands short platform flowing element them coin surface mainly gray silver darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised portions small surface scratches irregularities.