Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192 AD), 190–191. Obverse: Emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath; inscription 'M COMM BRIT PP'. Reverse: Fides (Fidelity) standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a standard in her left; inscription 'PM TR P XVI COS'. Roman imperial silver coin (denarius), weight 2.46 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_139

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 AD 190–191 Obverse Emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath inscription M Comm Brit Pp Reverse Fides Fidelity standing left holding ears corn right hand standard left Pm Tr P Xvi Cos Roman imperial silver coin denarius weight 2.46 g axis 180° worn circular object uneven edge showing raised central figure elongated upright surface textured weathered scratches small pits colors visible mainly dark gray brownish-gray lighter gray highlights raised areas background plain white.