Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel-wreathed, inscribed 'M COMM AVG PVS' (variant spacing). Reverse: Minerva strides right, throws a javelin with her right hand and holds a shield in her left; pearl border; inscribed 'TR P VIII IMP VI C, IIII PP' (variant spacing). Subject/attributes: Commodus bust; Minerva (mythology) throwing a spear; shield attribute; imperial bust iconography. Date: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), reign of Commodus. Medium: coin (denarius), weight 2.34 g, axis 180 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_451

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Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (3.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel-wreathed inscribed M Comm Avg Pvs variant spacing Reverse Minerva strides right throws javelin right hand holds shield left pearl border Tr P Viii Imp Vi C Iiii Pp Subject attributes Commodus bust Minerva mythology throwing spear shield attribute imperial bust iconography Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 reign Medium coin denarius weight 2.34 g axis 180 degrees single round sits centered white background worn surface showing irregular edges small chips coin's primary color dull gray lighter silvery highlights raised areas darker gray shadows recessed lines crevices faint textures grooves radiate rim giving slightly rough aged appearance.