Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: laureate head of the emperor right, inscription M COMM, FEL AVG BR; pearl border. Reverse: Fortuna seated left holding a rudder in her right hand, cornucopia in her left, wheel under the seat; inscription PM TR P XI, COS V P P and for legend line FOR RED; pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.16 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_018

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Rights managed

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38.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 12.2in x 12.2in / 3646 x 3646 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse laureate head emperor right inscription M COMM Fel Avg Br pearl border Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia left wheel under seat inscription PM TR P XI Cos V P P legend line Red Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.16 g axis 180° worn round object uneven edges metallic tarnished showing textured surface raised recessed areas faint profile face head adorns side looks wreath laurel small wing- shape near top head surface areas darker lighter gray patches brownish greenish discoloration small spots darker patina background object plain white.