Caption

denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) — iconography: imperial bust; Libertas (personification) with pileus and vindicta. Obverse: COMM ANT P FEL AVG BR, emperor's head right, laurel wreath. Reverse: M TR P XIII, P VIII COS VPP, Libertas standing frontally with head turned right, right hand holding pileus, left hand holding vindicta diagonally. Date: 187–188. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.88 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_090

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Keywords

denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 iconography imperial bust Libertas personification pileus vindicta Obverse Comm Ant P Fel Avg Br emperor's head right laurel wreath Reverse M Tr P Xiii P Viii Cos Vpp standing frontally turned right hand holding left hand vindicta diagonally Date 187–188 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.88 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised figure profile wearing long draped garment object metal showing shades brown gray dark bronze areas lighter wear subtle greenish patina edge appearing slightly irregular dented.