Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath; pearl border; inscription 'M CO, FE L AVG BRIT PP'. Reverse: Minerva standing facing left, holding Victoria in her right hand and a spear in her left, with a shield in front and a trophy behind; pearl border; inscription 'MIN VICT PM TR P, ES VI'. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 2.50 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_113

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath pearl border inscription 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 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.50 g worn round coin shown white background textured surface shades gray brown coin's edges irregular chipped places visible cracks surface indentations coin's face raised figure standing arm extended nearby raised shapes suggestive additional features relief smoother areas corroded colors visible dark gray hints lighter gray.