Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192, Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right with laurel wreath; pearl border; inscription 'M COMM'. Reverse: Nobilitas standing right, holding a statuette (of Minerva?) in her left hand and a scepter in her right; pearl border; inscription 'P XII IMP VIII COS V PP'. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 2.45 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_060

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath pearl border inscription M Comm Reverse Nobilitas standing right holding statuette of Minerva left hand scepter P Xii Imp Viii Cos V Pp Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.45 g single round metal coin worn surface showing raised profile standing human figure relief figure draped long garment holds object hand arm extended edges irregular slightly chipped places coin's color muted silvery-gray darker gray toning recessed areas lighter highlights raised surfaces background plain white.