Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: bust of the emperor to right, wearing a laurel wreath, armor, and drapery; pearl border; inscription 'M COMMODV ANTONINVS AVG'. Reverse: Fortuna seated facing left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, with a wheel under the seat; pearl border; inscription 'TR P V IMP IIII C, II PP'. Treasure from Golub (numism.) context. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.01 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_403

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse bust right wearing laurel wreath armor drapery pearl border inscription M Commodv Antoninvs Avg Reverse Fortuna seated facing left holding rudder right hand cornucopia left wheel under seat Tr P V Imp Iiii C Ii Pp Treasure Golub numism context Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.01 g axis 180° small round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised relief seated human figure facing figure wear draped clothing rests arm vertical support holding something hand surface fine engraved lines decorative border motifs part rim metal primarily silver-gray darker gray areas faint brownish spots near edge background plain white.