Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192 CE). Silver coin; obverse legend M COMM AN FEL AVG BRI. Obverse: imperial bust of Commodus facing right, laurel-wreathed; pearly border. Reverse legend XII IMP VIII COS V PP. Reverse: Pietas personified standing left, right hand raised holding a patera over a burning altar, left hand holding a ciborium. Date: 186–187 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Weight 2.29 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_038

License type

Rights managed

Available size

35.8Mb (2.2Mb) / 11.8in x 11.8in / 3538 x 3538 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 CE Silver coin obverse legend M Comm Fel Avg Bri? Obverse imperial bust facing right laurel-wreathed pearly border Reverse Xii Imp Viii Cos V Pp Pietas personified standing left right hand raised holding patera burning altar left hand holding ciborium Date 186–187 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Weight 2.29 g axis 180° worn round object irregular edge shades gray muted brown occupies center white background surface indented areas form subtle shapes textures visible cracks roughness rim smoother slightly lighter worn patches middle.