Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath; pearl border. Reverse: MIN VICT PM TR P XIIII COS V DES V — Minerva standing left, holding Victoria in her right hand and a spear in her left, a shield before her and a trophy behind; pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin, weight 2.48 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_116

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath pearl border Reverse Min Vict Pm Tr P Xiiii Cos V Des V Minerva standing left holding Victoria right hand spear shield trophy Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.48 g axis 180° worn circular object irregular edge shades gray dark silver showing raised profile human face side view visible facial features hair texture surrounded faint raised decorative marks patterns surface darker tarnish spots small greenish corrosion areas cracks chips rim.