Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192 CE). Obverse: Emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath; legends include AW.M COMM A, FEL AVG B (legend poorly legible). Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in right hand and a cornucopia in left; reverse legend IMP VIII COS VPP (poorly legible). Dated 187–188 CE. Roman Empire; Rome. Silver coin; weight 2.33 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_088

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 CE Obverse Emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath legends include Aw.M Comm A Fel Avg B legend poorly legible Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia reverse legend Imp Viii Cos Vpp poorly legible Dated 187–188 CE Roman Empire Rome Silver coin weight 2.33 g worn circular metallic object uneven edges showing textured dented surface raised recessed areas suggesting embossed design object displays shades gray silver dark brown small hints yellowish discoloration subtle lighter highlights raised ridges darker shadows recessed portions.