Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_117

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Rights managed

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33.6Mb (2.4Mb) / 11.4in x 11.4in / 3429 x 3429 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath pearl border legend M Comm Ant P Fel Avg Brit Pp Reverse Minerva standing left holding Victoria right hand spear shield front trophy Min Vict Pm Tr P Xiiii Cos V Des V Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.48 g axis 180° worn circular metal object irregular edge small chips showing raised central figure relief standing person draped long garment holding vertical staff rod surface uneven visible cracks shallow indentations rim low-relief decorative elements figure colors visible dark gray brownish-gray small greenish corrosion spots slightly lighter gray highlights raised areas.