Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192 CE). Obverse: laureate, right-facing bust of the emperor; pearl border; legend M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a horse’s bridle in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; inscription FORTVNAE MANENTI (under the CV PP line); pearl border. Roman Empire, dated 186–189 CE. Silver coin, weight 2.63 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_081

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 CE Obverse laureate right-facing bust emperor pearl border legend M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT Reverse Fortuna seated left holding horse’s bridle right hand cornucopia inscription FORTVNAE MANENTI under CV PP line Roman Empire dated 186–189 CE Silver coin weight 2.63 g round worn coin uneven chipped edge shown white background coin surface primarily dark gray areas lighter gray brownish tarnish raised weathered profile person's head visible center textured hair facial features rendered gray tone rim coin series shallow irregular indentations raised decorations muted color Small scratches pits patches discoloration scattered across surface giving aged corroded appearance.