Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath; legend (partially truncated) 'OMM ANT P FE L AVG BRIT PP' (poorly legible). Reverse: Securitas seated left holding a sphere in his right hand, left hand at her side; legend 'SEC ORB, SV DES VI'. Hoard find (Golub) — imperial bust iconography, Securitas personification. Roman Empire, 189 CE. Rome. Coin; weight 2.76 g; axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_118

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath legend partially truncated Omm Ant P Fe L Avg Brit Pp poorly legible Reverse Securitas seated left holding sphere right hand left hand side Sec Orb Sv Des Vi Hoard find Golub imperial bust iconography Securitas personification Roman Empire 189 Ce Rome Coin weight 2.76 g axis 225° round worn metallic coin raised profile bearded head relief coin's surface irregular edges dents crack near rim textured areas worn details visible colors mostly gray dark gray patches brownish tarnish.