Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath; pearl border; inscribed 'M CO, FE L AVG BRIT PP'. Reverse: Minerva standing facing left, holding Victoria in her right hand and a spear in her left, shield in front, trophy behind; pearl border; inscribed 'MIN VICT PM TR P, ES VI'. Roman Empire, 2.50 g, Rome.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_112

License type

Droits gérés

Available size

33.6Mo (2.2Mo) / 29.0cm x 29.0cm / 3429 x 3429 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath pearl border inscribed M Co Fe L Avg Brit Pp Reverse Minerva standing facing left holding Victoria right hand spear left shield front trophy Min Vict Pm Tr P Es Vi Roman Empire 2.50 g Rome worn round metal object irregular edge showing signs chips cracks featuring raised side-profile human face curly hair beard surface textured areas worn relief details small spot greenish discoloration colors gray dark gray brownish-gray hint green.