Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, wearing laurel wreath; legend 'M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT' (partial). Reverse: Emperor seated on a curule chair facing left, holding a globe; legend 'PM TR P XI IM P VII COS V PP' (partial). Roman Empire, c. 185. Silver coin (denarius), weight 3.28 g, axis 180°. Iconography: imperial bust and seated emperor; numismatic treasure context.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_013

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath legend M Comm Ant P Fel Avg Brit partial Reverse Emperor seated curule chair facing left holding globe Pm Tr P Xi Im P Vii Cos V Pp Roman Empire c 185 Silver coin denarius weight 3.28 g axis 180° Iconography imperial bust seated emperor numismatic treasure context round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person's head side view surrounded raised rim faint decorative elements edge object displays various shades gray darker gray crevices subtle greenish spots background white.