Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192 AD). Obverse: Laureate head of the emperor right; legend M COMM P FEL AVG BRI. Reverse: Pietas standing left before a burning altar, right hand raised holding a patera, left hand holding a ciborium; legend AVCT PIET PM TR P XII IMP VIII COS V PP. Pearled border. Roman Empire, dated 186–187 AD. Coin, Rome; weight 3.32 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_035

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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 AD Obverse Laureate head emperor right legend M COMM P FEL AVG BRI Reverse Pietas standing left burning altar right hand raised holding patera left hand holding ciborium legend AVCT PIET PM TR P XII IMP VIII COS V PP Pearled border Roman Empire dated 186–187 AD Coin Rome weight 3.32 g worn round metal coin uneven edge patinated surface showing shades silver gray dark gray small hints green brown featuring raised profile person's head relief facing right surrounded ring raised decorative elements border.