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Denarius, Commodus (161–192 CE), 191–192 CE. Obverse: Emperor's bust right, laurel wreath, inscription AVREL CO / M AVG. Reverse: Emperor standing facing left, holding an orb and scepter; Jupiter stands behind him with a thunderbolt, placing his hand on the emperor's shoulder; inscription S PONSOR SEC AVG. Pearl border. Silver coin, weight 2.32 g. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_152

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce 191–192 Ce Obverse Emperor's bust right laurel wreath inscription AVREL CO M Avg Reverse Emperor standing facing left holding orb scepter Jupiter stands thunderbolt placing hand emperor's shoulder inscription S PONSOR SEC AVG Pearl border Silver coin weight 2.32 g Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome circular metallic object irregular edge showing worn raised design two human figures facing vertical element them surface worn relief scratches small dents patina dark gray silvery highlights hints brownish tones.