Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath; inscription OMMODVS AV. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn in her raised right hand and a cornucopia in her left; a modius with ears of corn before her; inscription P VI · IMP · COS III PP. Pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 2.78 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_408

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath inscription OMMODVS AV Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn raised right hand cornucopia modius ears inscription P VI · IMP · COS III PP Pearl border Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.78 g axis 180° worn round metallic object raised profile human head relief showing side view face short hair beard surrounded slightly raised rim decorative elements surface scratches small cracks irregular edges flattened areas colors visible shades silver gray darker tarnished gray.