Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; pearly border. Reverse: TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII, Minerva strides right, throws a javelin with her right hand, holds a shield in her left; pearl border. Silver coin, weight 2.37 g, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_455

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath pearly border Reverse Tr P Viii Imp Vi Cos Iiii Minerva strides right throws javelin right hand holds shield left pearl border Silver coin weight 2.37 g Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome circular metal coin worn textured surface shades gray dark gray brown coin embossed figure standing holding long vertical object round shield- object raised decorative ridges irregular edges rim raised markings perimeter background plain white.