Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: laureate bust of the emperor right. 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. Inscriptions: Obv. 'L AEL AVREL CO MM AVG P FEL' (emperor's head); Rv. 'IOMS PONSO'. Pearled border. Date: 191–192. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.83 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_147

License type

Rights managed

Available size

35.3Mb (2.2Mb) / 11.7in x 11.7in / 3514 x 3514 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse laureate bust emperor right Reverse standing facing left holding orb scepter stands Jupiter thunderbolt placing hand emperor's shoulder Inscriptions Obv L Ael Avrel Co Mm Avg P Fel emperor's head Rv Ioms Ponso Pearled border Date 191–192 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.83 g axis 180° round metal object worn raised profile person right showing facial features beard surrounded raised rim irregular edge surface texture scratches variations patina visible colors gray dark gray touches brownish tones.