Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's bust right, wearing a laurel wreath, legend 'M CO L AVG BRIT PP'. Reverse: Apollo stands facing right, right hand raised above his head and left hand resting on a column, legend 'APOL MONET PM'. Silver coin; weight 2.85 g; axis 180°. Roman Empire, Rome, ca. 190.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_122

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's bust right wearing laurel wreath legend M Co L Avg Brit Pp Reverse Apollo stands facing right right hand raised head left hand resting column Apol Monet Pm Silver coin weight 2.85 g axis 180° Roman Empire Rome ca 190 worn round metallic object uneven edge slightly irregular shape showing raised profile bearded head relief facing right curls hair tied ribbon back surface tones include dark gray lighter silvery gray highlights small areas brownish yellowish discoloration visible scratches cracks indentations surface.