Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head to right, with laurel wreath; legend MM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Fortuna seated facing left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, with a wheel under the seat; legend PM TR P XI IMP P VII COS V; mintmark or control under line OR RE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476 AD), Rome; coin; weight 2.84 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_026

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Rights managed

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35.8Mb (2.3Mb) / 11.8in x 11.8in / 3538 x 3538 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend MM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT Reverse Fortuna seated facing left holding rudder right hand cornucopia left wheel under seat legend PM TR P XI IMP P VII COS V mintmark control under line Re Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Ad Rome coin weight 2.84 g axis 180° round worn coin weathered surface shades gray muted brown featuring faint raised depiction seated figure facing draped clothing positioned simple elevated seat throne coin edge irregular small nicks chips background smooth lighter metal worn.