Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Roman silver coin (c. 186–187). Obverse: laureate bust of the emperor right; legend: M COMM A 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 PMT, III COS V PP. Pearl border. Weight 2.41 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_074

License type

Rights managed

Available size

35.8Mb (2.2Mb) / 11.8in x 11.8in / 3538 x 3538 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Roman silver coin c 186–187 Obverse laureate bust emperor right legend M Comm P Fel Avg Brit Reverse emperor toga standing left holding branch right hand scepter diagonally Pater Senat Pmt Iii Cos V Pp Pearl border Weight 2.41 g worn round metallic disc irregular edges shown white background displaying raised central vertical shape resembling slender figure object disc surface textured uneven areas wear faint border details perimeter visible colors include shades gray brown muted greenish tones.