Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Emperor’s head right, laurel wreath; pearl border; inscription 'M COMM ANT PF EL AVG BRI'. Reverse: Libertas standing left, holding a pileus in right hand and a scepter in left; pearl border; inscription 'LIB AVG PMTRP XV COS VI'. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Silver coin, weight 3.43 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_125

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Emperor’s head right laurel wreath pearl border inscription M Comm Ant Pf El Avg Bri Reverse Libertas standing left holding pileus right hand scepter Lib Avg Pmtrp Xv Cos Vi Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Silver coin weight 3.43 g round coin worn textured surface shades gray brown showing standing human figure draped flowing garments figure holds vertical staff long object hand extends hand outward coin edge irregular slightly chipped places color palette includes muted gray brown darker patina tones.