Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192 CE). Obverse: laureate, right-facing bust of the emperor; legend M COMM FEL AVG BR. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, wheel under the seat; legend PM TR P XI COS VPP and FOR RED below the line. Silver coin, weight 3.16 g, Rome, axis 180°. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_019

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

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce Obverse laureate right-facing bust emperor legend M COMM FEL AVG BR Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under seat legend PM TR P XI COS VPP Red line Silver coin weight 3.16 g Rome axis 180° Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce single round object resembling worn coin uneven dented edge visible surface wear shades gray brown muted green showing raised central figure block raised arm draped garment faint decorative elements areas darker patina lighter highlights wear small chips cracks rim.