Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192 CE). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; legend M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG (second part slightly blurred). Reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in her raised right hand and a cornucopia in her left; legend LIB AVG IIII TR P VI IMP IIII C. Pearl borders. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; weight 2.88 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_405

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG second part slightly blurred Reverse Liberalitas standing left holding abacus raised right hand cornucopia legend LIB AVG IIII TR P VI IMP IIII C Pearl borders Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome weight 2.88 g round metallic coin worn surface irregular edges showing raised central figure relief standing person holding object surrounded ring raised decorative markings coin displays tones silver gray darker tarnished gray-brown small areas lighter highlights shadows across textured surface.