Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, with laurel wreath; pearly border; inscription 'COMM ANT AVG P BRIT'. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding a statuette in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; in front a modius, behind her a ship's prow; inscription 'PM TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII PP' and line 'ANN'; pearl border. Roman, 184 CE; coin; weight 2.82 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_478

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath pearly border inscription Comm Ant Avg P Brit Reverse Annona standing left holding statuette right hand cornucopia front modius ship's prow Pm Tr P Viiii Imp Vii Cos Iiii Pp line Ann pearl border 184 Ce coin weight 2.82 g single round metallic object sits white background showing worn raised profile bearded person facing right curly hair facial contours visible surrounded raised rim faint decorative markings edge surface aged areas darker tarnish lighter metallic highlights shades gray silver brownish-gray.