Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: emperor's bust right, laurel wreath; legend: M COMM AN, FEL, BRIT. Reverse: Jupiter seated left on throne, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand and a sceptre in his left; legend: PM TR P XI IM, COS V PP. Pearled border. Silver coin, weight 2.55 g; Roman Empire, Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_003

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse emperor's bust right laurel wreath legend M Comm Fel Brit Reverse Jupiter seated left throne holding thunderbolt right hand sceptre Pm Tr P Xi Im Cos V Pp Pearled border Silver coin weight 2.55 g Roman Empire Rome worn round metal coin grayish-silver surface showing raised profile person facing right textured hair facial features low relief coin edge irregular small notch areas wear surface darker tarnish spots lighter highlights fine scratches pits giving uneven texture colors visible gray silver darker gray-brown tarnish small areas off-white highlights.