Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: laureate head of the emperor right; legend M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: emperor seated left on a curule chair holding a globe; legend PM TR P XI IMP P VII COS V PP. Pearled border. Roman Empire, 185 CE. Silver coin, weight 3.28 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_014

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Rights managed

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38.0Mb (2.4Mb) / 12.2in x 12.2in / 3646 x 3646 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse laureate head emperor right legend M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT Reverse seated left curule chair holding globe legend PM TR P XI IMP P VII COS V PP Pearled border Roman Empire 185 Ce Silver coin weight 3.28 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn surface patina gray brown tones showing embossed central figure low relief seated small raised area surrounded ring faint markings edge metal areas darker tarnish lighter worn highlights subtle greenish spots irregular wear.