Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Silver coin, weight 2.66 g, axis 180°. Obverse: Emperor's bust right, laurel wreath; inscription 'MM AN, FEL AVG BRIT' (pearly border). Reverse: Jupiter seated facing left, right hand raised holding a branch, left hand holding a scepter; inscription 'PM TR P X II IMP VIII' with 'OS V PP' under the line (pearly border). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Dates: 186–187. Subjects/attributes: imperial bust, Jupiter, scepter, twig; numismatic treasure/imperial iconography.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_056

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Silver coin weight 2.66 g axis 180° Obverse Emperor's bust right laurel wreath inscription Mm Fel Avg Brit pearly border Reverse Jupiter seated facing left right hand raised holding branch left hand holding scepter Pm Tr P X Ii Imp Viii Os V Pp under line Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Dates 186–187 Subjects attributes imperial bust twig numismatic treasure imperial iconography worn circular metallic object irregular edge showing raised central design seated human- figure facing left simple chair stool another upright figure standing beside seated figure surface textured wear small nicks discoloration spots tones gray silver brown faint yellow.