Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath; pearl border; legend M COMM AN O. Reverse: Mars in military attire and helmet standing right, holding a spear vertically in his right hand and resting on a shield; legend PM TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII PP (legend poorly legible). Iconography: imperial bust, Mars (mythology), shield and spear attributes. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.30 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_481

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath pearl border legend M COMM O Reverse Mars military attire helmet standing right holding spear vertically right hand resting shield legend PM TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII PP legend poorly legible Iconography imperial bust mythology spear attributes Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.30 g round worn coin uneven edge shown white background primarily gray darker lighter gray variations faint raised depiction standing figure elongated limbs slightly hunched posture surrounded subtle markings rim surface scratches small dents small notch side edge.