Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192 CE). Obverse: Laureate bust of the emperor to right; legend (partially truncated) OMM ANT P FE L AVG BRIT PP. Reverse: Securitas seated left holding a globe in her right hand, left hand at her side; legend SEC ORB, SV DES VI. Roman Empire, ca. 189 CE. Coin (silver), weight 2.76 g, axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_119

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Rights managed

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33.6Mb (2.1Mb) / 11.4in x 11.4in / 3429 x 3429 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce Obverse Laureate bust emperor right legend partially truncated Omm Ant P Fe L Avg Brit Pp Reverse Securitas seated left holding globe right hand left hand side legend SEC ORB Sv Des Vi Roman Empire ca 189 Ce Coin silver weight 2.76 g axis 225° round worn coin irregular edge showing raised seated human figure center surface aged smooth rough patches shallow incised lines suggesting details figure coin displays mix gray brown muted metallic tones darker lighter areas indicating wear patina.