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denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) — obverse: emperor's head right, laurel wreath, legend OMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT; reverse: Fortuna seated left holding a rudder on a ball in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, wheel under her seat, inscription FOR RE below; pearl border; Roman, 185; silver coin (denarius), weight 2.55 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_027

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Keywords

denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 obverse emperor's head right laurel wreath legend OMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder ball right hand cornucopia left wheel under seat inscription Re pearl border 185 silver coin weight 2.55 g round worn coin raised profile person's head relief showing facial features hair texture coin surface areas discoloration patina shades brown dark orange silvery-gray metal rim irregular small chips cracks faint raised decorative elements surround portrait form border edge.