Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's bust right, laurel wreath; pearl border; legend M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a wand above an orb in her right hand and a sceptre in her left; pearl border; legend TR P VII IMP V COS III P P. Roman, 182 CE. Silver coin, weight 2.51 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_442

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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 pearl border legend M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Providentia standing left holding wand orb right hand sceptre legend TR P VII IMP V COS III P P 182 Ce Silver coin weight 2.51 g worn circular metallic object textured surface showing irregular edges small chips photographed white background object shades gray silver dark gray areas darker patina lighter highlights raised central relief depicting standing human- figure draped clothing extended arm accompanied curved decorative elements perimeter.