Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: laureate, draped bust of the emperor right; legend M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT (second part of the legend very poorly legible). Reverse: Hilaritas standing left, right hand raised holding a branch, left hand holding a long palm; legend HILAR AVG PM TR P XII IMP VIII COS V PP (legend cropped). Roman, 186–187 CE. Silver coin, weight 3.01 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_044

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse laureate draped bust emperor right legend M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT second part legend poorly legible Reverse Hilaritas standing left right hand raised holding branch left hand holding long palm legend HILAR AVG PM TR P XII IMP VIII COS V PP legend cropped Roman 186–187 Ce Silver coin weight 3.01 g worn circular metallic object dull silver-gray surface small areas green discoloration showing faint outline standing human figure draped clothing elongated object beside them surrounded shallow rim irregular edges.