Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192 CE). Obverse: imperial bust of Commodus right, wearing a laurel wreath; inscription 'M CO... ANT P FEL AVG BRIT' (pearly border). Reverse: Felicitas standing left, right hand raised holding Victoria, left hand holding a long caduceus; inscription 'FEL AVG PM P VII COS V PP' (pearl border). Iconography: imperial busts; Felicitas (personification) with caduceus and Victoria. Roman Empire, Rome; coin; weight 3.20 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_491

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce Obverse imperial bust Commodus right wearing laurel wreath inscription M Co.. Ant P Fel Avg Brit pearly border Reverse Felicitas standing left right hand raised holding Victoria left hand holding long caduceus Fel Avg Pm P Vii Cos V Pp pearl border Iconography imperial busts personification caduceus Victoria Roman Empire Rome coin weight 3.20 g axis 180° worn round coin irregular edges showing raised profile person low relief facing right visible facial contours short beard necklace detail jaw decorative elements patterns near head surface areas wear slight discoloration coin's colors include dark gray silver-gray hints greenish patina set white background.