Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: emperor's head right, laurel wreath; legend M COMM ANT EL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding Victoria in raised right hand and a long caduceus in left; legend FEL AVG, IMP VII COS V PP. Imperial Roman coin, Rome, weight 2.12 g, 185.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_496

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Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse emperor's head right laurel wreath legend M COMM ANT EL AVG BRIT Reverse Felicitas standing left holding Victoria raised right hand long caduceus legend FEL AVG Imp Vii Cos V Pp Imperial Roman coin Rome weight 2.12 g 185 round worn coin dull metallic surface shades gray dark silver showing raised slightly off-center depiction standing figure holding long vertical object hand shorter horizontal object figure objects rendered gray tones subtle highlights shadows coin edge irregular darker lighter worn areas.