Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT — emperor's head right, laurel wreath. Reverse: NOBILIT AVG PM TR P XII IMP VIII COS V PP — Nobilitas standing right, holding a statuette (possibly Minerva) in her left hand and a scepter in her right. Pearl borders. Imperial busts; iconography includes busts, scepter (attribute), Nobilitas (personification). Date: 186–187. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.94 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_058

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse M Comm Ant P Fel Avg Brit emperor's head right laurel wreath Reverse Nobilit Avg Pm Tr P Xii Imp Viii Cos V Pp Nobilitas standing right holding statuette Minerva left hand scepter Pearl borders Imperial busts iconography includes busts attribute personification Date 186–187 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.94 g axis 180° worn circular coin uneven edge small chips showing raised relief standing figure center holding long vertical object extending arm outward surface displays textured wear faint decorative ridges near rim coin's colors include shades gray dark gray muted brown hints greenish discoloration.