Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; legend M COMMOD ANT•O? (partial). Pearl border. Reverse: ROMA in military costume standing left, holding Victoria in raised right hand and a spear vertically in left; legend TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII PP. Attributes: spear, Victoria. Hoard find noted (Golub). Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 3.41 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_457

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.7Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend M COMMOD ANT•O partial Pearl border Reverse Roma military costume standing left holding Victoria raised right hand spear vertically legend TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII PP Attributes spear Victoria Hoard find noted Golub Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.41 g axis 180° round worn metallic object irregular edge showing raised central figure relief surface mottled shades gray dark gray hints brown green patina shallow grooves uneven textures across object.