Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192 CE). Obverse: laureate bust of the emperor right, pearled border, inscription COM. Reverse: Fortuna seated left holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, wheel beneath her seat; inscription FOR·R below the line; pearled border. Roman Empire, Rome; silver coin; weight 2.97 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_023

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Rights managed

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38.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 12.2in x 12.2in / 3646 x 3646 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 CE Obverse laureate bust emperor right pearled border inscription COM Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia left wheel beneath seat inscription ·R line Roman Empire Rome silver coin weight 2.97 g worn round metal object irregular edge showing raised central relief profile shape surface textured scratches small pits cracks areas darker tarnish lighter worn highlights Colors visible include gray dark gray brownish tones subtle greenish-blue discoloration spots.