Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: L AEL AVREL CO MM AVG P FEL — Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; pearl border. Reverse: IOMS PONSO — Emperor stands facing left holding an orb and scepter; behind him stands Jupiter with a thunderbolt, placing his hand on the emperor's shoulder; pearl border. Iconography: emperor and standing Jupiter, thunderbolt (attribute), imperial busts. Date: 191–192 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.83 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_148

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse L Ael Avrel Co Mm Avg P Fel Emperor's head right laurel wreath pearl border Reverse Ioms Ponso Emperor stands facing left holding orb scepter stands Jupiter thunderbolt placing hand emperor's shoulder Iconography standing Jupiter attribute imperial busts Date 191–192 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.83 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven edge shown white background coin surface primarily gray darker lighter gray variations subtle brownish tones bears faint raised design depicting two standing human figures profile simplified elongated limbs draped clothing figure extending arm coin scratches small cracks surface irregularities rim notches chips.