Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: laureate bust of the emperor right, inscription M COMM A... FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: M TR P XIII IMP P VIII COS V P P — Hercules standing left, holding a patera in his right hand and a club in his left. Roman Empire, 187–188 CE. Silver coin, weight 2.91 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_084

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse laureate bust emperor right inscription M COMM A.. Fel Avg Brit Reverse M Tr P Xiii Imp P Viii Cos V P P Hercules standing left holding patera right hand club Roman Empire 187–188 Ce Silver coin weight 2.91 g axis 180° round worn metal coin raised rim embossed figure center standing long robe surrounded partial circular border raised marks coin surface wear small scratches patina shades gray dark gray hint brown.