Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath; legend COMM ANT AVG P BRIT; pearl border. Reverse: ROMA seated facing left, holding Victoria in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; legend PM TR P X IMP VII COS IIII PP, ROM below; pearl border. Iconography: imperial bust, Roma (mythology), cornucopia, Victoria. Roman Empire, ca. 184–185. Coin; weight 3.51 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_483

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (3.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath legend COMM ANT AVG P BRIT pearl border Reverse Roma seated facing left holding Victoria right hand cornucopia left legend PM TR P X IMP VII COS IIII PP Rom Iconography imperial bust mythology Victoria Roman Empire ca 184–185 Coin weight 3.51 g worn circular metallic object uneven edge shown white background object dark silver-gray surface lighter highlights raised areas darker recessed grooves embossed central figure low relief flowing shapes drapery- lines surrounded ring raised decorative elements lower edge slightly chipped irregular texture metallic aged.