Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath, inscription 'M COMM L AVG BRIT PP' (poorly legible). Reverse: Naked Mars, wearing a helmet and cloak, standing left; right hand holds a branch, left hand holds a spear, inscription 'PM TR P XIIII COS V DES VI' (hardly legible). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin, weight 3.12 g, axis 135°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_108

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath inscription M Comm L Avg Brit Pp poorly legible Reverse Naked Mars helmet cloak standing left right hand holds branch left hand holds spear Pm Tr P Xiiii Cos V Des Vi hardly legible Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.12 g axis 135° circular metallic object uneven worn edge showing chips appearing primarily gray darker lighter variations small hints greenish patina surface displays raised profile person's head relief facing right textured hair laurel wreath- detail surrounding ring faint raised markings perimeter object dull aged metallic finish areas smoother rougher texture.