Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: laureate bust of the emperor right, inscription 'M COMM AN EL AVG BR'; pearl border. Reverse: FIDES standing left holding ears of corn in right hand and a standard in left, inscription 'FIDEI COH PM XVI COS VI'; pearl border. Hoard find from Golub; treasure coin. Date: 190–191. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Silver coin, weight 2.68 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_136

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse laureate bust emperor right inscription M Comm El Avg Br pearl border Reverse FIDES standing left holding ears corn right hand standard Fidei Coh Pm Xvi Cos Vi Hoard find Golub treasure coin Date 190–191 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin weight 2.68 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile person relief metal mostly gray areas darker gray subtle brownish patina object irregular slightly dented edge ring faint raised dots near rim portrait faces right facial features short beard rendered gray brown tones background plain white.