Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: laureate bust of the emperor right; pearl border; inscription M OMM AN AVG P BRIT FEL. Reverse: emperor standing on a platform facing left, scepter in hand, addressing three soldiers; inscription VII COS IIII PP and episode inscription ID EXERC (partly illegible). Roman, dated c. 184–185 CE. Silver coin; weight 3.08 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_015

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse laureate bust emperor right pearl border inscription M OMM Avg P Brit Fel Reverse emperor standing platform facing left scepter hand addressing three soldiers inscription VII COS IIII PP episode inscription Id Exerc partly illegible Roman dated c 184–185 Ce Silver coin weight 3.08 g worn circular metal object uneven edge raised profile person's head relief showing facial features hair texture surface aged areas smooth wear small patches greenish corrosion visible colors include gray dark brown green.