Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel-wreathed, inscription 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; below the line FOR RE. Pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.55 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_028

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

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel-wreathed inscription OMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder ball right hand cornucopia wheel under seat line Re Pearl border Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.55 g worn circular metal coin tarnished gray brown surface showing uneven edges small chips seated human figure depicted low relief center draped clothing visible head torso raised arm holding indistinct object coin surface areas darker brown discoloration lighter gray highlights worn subtle scratches pitting across face faint raised border remnants decorative markings surround figure.