Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; pearled border; inscription: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, wheel under her seat; inscription: PM TR P XI IMP P VII COS V PP; under line: OR RE. Coin; Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); weight 3.02 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_022

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Rights managed

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38.0Mb (1.5Mb) / 12.2in x 12.2in / 3646 x 3646 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath pearled border inscription M Comm Ant P Fel Avg Brit Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under seat Pm Tr P Xi Imp P Vii Cos V Pp under line Re Coin Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 weight 3.02 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person's head relief facing right short hair beard object uneven rim small dents chips primarily silver-gray darker gray tarnish lighter silvery highlights areas showing subtle brownish greenish discoloration.