Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192 CE; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, with laurel wreath; legend 'M COMM AN ... FEL AVG BRIT'. Reverse: Nobilitas standing facing right, holding a statuette (of Minerva?) in left hand and a scepter in right; legend 'NOBILIT AVG P, VIII COS V PP'. Imperial busts; hoard find (Golub). Rome, Roman Empire, 186–187 CE. Coin, weight 2.37 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_068

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Rights managed

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35.8Mb (2.0Mb) / 11.8in x 11.8in / 3538 x 3538 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend M Comm .. Fel Avg Brit Reverse Nobilitas standing facing right holding statuette of Minerva left hand scepter right Nobilit Avg P Viii Cos V Pp Imperial busts hoard find Golub Rome Roman Empire 186–187 Ce Coin weight 2.37 g round metallic coin uneven worn edge showing raised profile bearded head facing textured hair facial features set slightly recessed background surface areas darker lighter gray patches brownish greenish discoloration subtle shine raised rim encircles design worn raised decorative elements perimeter coin old weathered small nicks surface irregularities.