Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; legend M COMM A P FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: IOV IVVEN PM TR P XIIII COS VPP — naked Jupiter facing left, right hand raised holding a thunderbolt, left hand holding a scepter, eagle at his feet. Pearled border. Roman, 188–189 CE. Silver coin, weight 2.73 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_098

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend M COMM P Fel Avg Brit Reverse Iov Ivven Pm Tr P Xiiii Cos Vpp naked Jupiter facing left right hand raised holding thunderbolt left hand holding scepter eagle feet Pearled border Roman 188–189 Ce Silver coin weight 2.73 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven edge displaying raised figure center shades gray silver dark brown figure upright holds long vertical staff- element curved linear indented marks surface areas shine patina small scratches dents background plain white.