Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; pearl border; legend FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Securitas seated on a throne facing left, holding a sphere in her right hand, left at her side; under the line COS VPP. Date: 188–189. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.18 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_102

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Rights managed

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33.6Mb (1.3Mb) / 11.4in x 11.4in / 3429 x 3429 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath pearl border legend FEL AVG BRIT Reverse Securitas seated throne facing left holding sphere right hand left side under line COS VPP Date 188–189 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.18 g worn round metal object irregular edge displaying relief seated human figure surface areas raised recessed details scratches pitting object mottled tones gray dark gray brown hints greenish patina darker shadows crevices lighter worn highlights raised areas background plain white.