Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, with laurel wreath, legend OMMODVS AV. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn in her raised right hand and a cornucopia in her left; in front, a modius with ears of corn; legend 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_409

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38.0Mb (2.6Mb) / 12.2in x 12.2in / 3646 x 3646 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend OMMODVS AV Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn raised right hand cornucopia front modius ears legend P VI IMP COS III PP Pearl border Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.78 g axis 180° aged round metal coin uneven slightly irregular rim worn surface showing central raised figure standing person statue outstretched arm vertical object them surrounded shallow decorative ridges marks coin displays patina muted gray dark silver tones areas darker tarnish lighter highlights small chips cracks edge.