Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath; legend M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Emperor in toga standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a scepter diagonally in his left; legend PATER SENAT, XII IMP VIII COS V PP. Pearled border. Roman Empire, AD 186–187. Silver coin, weight 2.42 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_072

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath legend M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT Reverse Emperor toga standing left holding branch right hand scepter diagonally legend PATER SENAT Xii Imp Viii Cos V Pp Pearled border Roman Empire Ad 186–187 Silver coin weight 2.42 g worn round metallic object uneven edge weathered surface showing raised central figure low relief arm extended elongated body surrounded raised border faint decorative elements object displays mix gray dull silver brownish patina tones.