Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's bust right, with laurel wreath; legend 'M COMMODVS AN[...]' (pearly border). Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a wand above an orb in her right hand and a scepter in her left; legend 'TR P VII IMP V COS III PP' (pearl border). Roman Imperial coin, Rome, weight 2.51 g, 182.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_441

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's bust right laurel wreath legend M Commodvs pearly border Reverse Providentia standing left holding wand orb right hand scepter Tr P Vii Imp V Cos Iii Pp pearl border Roman Imperial coin Rome weight 2.51 g 182 worn round metallic object irregular edge showing raised profile person relief center decorative border rim surface displays areas darker gray lighter gray patches brownish-orange discoloration uneven texture small nicks perimeter.