Caption

Denarius of Commodus (emperor 177–192). Obverse: bust of the emperor right, with laurel wreath, legend AVREL CO M AVG. Reverse: legend S PONSOR SEC AVG; the emperor stands facing left, holding an orb and scepter; behind him stands Jupiter holding a thunderbolt and placing his hand on the emperor's shoulder. Pearl border. Date: 191–192. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.32 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_151

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus emperor 177–192 Obverse bust emperor right laurel wreath legend AVREL CO M AVG Reverse legend S Ponsor Sec Avg emperor stands facing left holding orb scepter stands Jupiter holding thunderbolt placing hand emperor's shoulder Pearl border Date 191–192 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.32 g worn circular metal coin dark gray silver patina showing raised profile bearded male figure facing right figure short curly hair tied headband surface irregular edges scratches areas lighter darker metallic tones.