Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, with laurel wreath; legend M COMM P FEL AVG BRI. Reverse: Pietas standing left before a burning altar, right hand raised holding a patera with incense, left hand holding a ciborium; legend AVCT PIET PM TR P XII IMP VIII COS V PP. Pearled border. Roman Empire, 186–187 CE. Silver coin, weight 3.32 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_036

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend M COMM P FEL AVG BRI Reverse Pietas standing left burning altar right hand raised holding patera incense left hand holding ciborium legend AVCT PIET PM TR P XII IMP VIII COS V PP Pearled border Roman Empire 186–187 Ce Silver coin weight 3.32 g round metallic object worn uneven surface irregular edge shown plain white background object shades gray tarnished silver darker gray areas subtle brownish tones features faint relief standing human- figure another smaller figure near surrounded rim worn decorative markings.