Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; legend 'M COMM ANT P FEL AV'. Reverse: Naked Jupiter standing left, right hand raised holding a thunderbolt, left hand holding a scepter, eagle at his feet; legend 'IOV IVVEN PM TR P XIIII COS VPP'. Iconography: imperial bust, Jupiter (mythology), thunderbolt, scepter, eagle. Date: 188–189. Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 2.64 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_099

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend M Comm Ant P Fel Av Reverse Naked Jupiter standing left right hand raised holding thunderbolt left hand holding scepter eagle feet Iov Ivven Pm Tr P Xiiii Cos Vpp Iconography imperial bust Jupiter mythology Date 188–189 Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 2.64 g axis 180° worn round metal object rough textured surface irregular edges showing raised profile human figure facing right visible facial contours hair object displays several decorative elements patterns profile small chips cracks rim colors visible various shades gray darker gray areas small touches yellowish discoloration.