Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Laureate bust of the emperor right; legend (partially legible) M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Salus seated left, feeding a snake coiled around an altar, left elbow resting on the chair back; legend TR P XIII IMP P VIII COS V P P. Pearl borders. Roman, 187–188 CE. Silver coin, weight 2.75 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_093

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Laureate bust emperor right legend partially legible M Comm Ant P Fel Avg Brit Reverse Salus seated left feeding snake coiled altar left elbow resting chair back legend TR P XIII IMP P VIII COS V P P Pearl borders Roman 187–188 Ce Silver coin weight 2.75 g worn round metallic object irregular edge showing raised profile person slight relief surface textured areas wear scratches darker lighter metallic tones silver gray patches darker brownish-gray background plain white.