Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192 CE). Obverse: laureate head of the emperor right; inscribed AW.M COMM ANT, L AVG BRIT. Reverse: Salus seated left, feeding a snake coiled around an altar, left elbow resting on the back of the seat; inscribed PM TR P XIII IM P VIII COS V P P. Pearled/beaded borders. Roman Empire, 187–188 CE. Silver coin, weight 3.08 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_092

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Rights managed

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35.8Mb (2.1Mb) / 11.8in x 11.8in / 3538 x 3538 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 CE Obverse laureate head emperor right inscribed AW.M COMM ANT L Avg Brit Reverse Salus seated left feeding snake coiled altar left elbow resting back seat inscribed PM TR P XIII IM P VIII COS V P P Pearled beaded borders Roman Empire 187–188 Ce Silver coin weight 3.08 g round worn coin muted gray brown patina showing seated figure relief center figure draped positioned stool chair arm extended small raised object coin edge irregular shallow decorative ridges indentations variations metal color darker gray areas lighter silvery highlights.