Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192 CE), Roman Empire, Rome. Obverse: Emperor's bust right, laurel wreath; pearled border; inscribed COM. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, wheel beneath her seat; legend FOR R below the line; pearled border. Silver coin, weight 2.97 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_024

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce Roman Empire Rome Obverse Emperor's bust right laurel wreath pearled border inscribed COM Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel beneath seat legend R line Silver coin weight 2.97 g circular worn metallic object uneven slightly scalloped edge textured surface shades gray dark silver showing scratches small cracks object displays faint low-relief raised shapes suggesting seated human figure nearby forms areas lighter darker patina across surface.