Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Silver coin; obverse: laureate, draped bust of the emperor right with inscription 'M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT' and pearled border. Reverse: Jupiter seated left, right hand raised holding a branch, left hand holding a scepter, inscription 'IOVI EX SVP PM TR P XII IMP VIII' with COS V PP beneath and pearled border. Date c. 186–187. Weight 3.04 g; axis 180°. Subjects: imperial bust, Jupiter; attributes: scepter, twig.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_050

License type

Rights managed

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

Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Silver coin obverse laureate draped bust emperor right inscription M Comm Ant P Fel Avg Brit pearled border Reverse Jupiter seated left right hand raised holding branch left hand holding scepter Iovi Ex Svp Pm Tr P Xii Imp Viii COS V PP beneath Date c 186–187 Weight 3.04 g axis 180° Subjects imperial bust attributes twig round metallic object worn uneven edge showing seated human figure profile facing left figure raised circular field chair tall back visible seat legs surface textured wear small chips metal dark gray brownish tones lighter worn highlights background object white.