Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath (legend: CO[M?] M AVG P FEL). Reverse: Emperor standing facing left, holding an orb and scepter; behind him stands Jupiter with a thunderbolt, placing his hand on the emperor's shoulder (legend: IOM SPONSOR SEC AVG, barely legible). Dated 191–192 CE. Roman Empire; Rome. Silver coin (denarius), weight 2.89 g; axis 180°. Iconography: imperial bust; Jupiter (mythology); thunderbolt attribute.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_146

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath legend Co M M Avg P Fel Reverse Emperor standing facing left holding orb scepter stands Jupiter thunderbolt placing hand emperor's shoulder Iom Sponsor Sec Avg barely legible Dated 191–192 CE Roman Empire Rome Silver coin denarius weight 2.89 g axis 180° Iconography imperial bust Jupiter mythology thunderbolt attribute worn round metal object irregular edge showing raised relief slender vertical shapes center resemble elongated figures surface textured scratches small pits areas darker lighter tonality visible colors muted gray dark gray brownish-gray small hints greenish patina.