Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192). Obverse: emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath, inscription EL AVREL C. Reverse: Serapis facing left, wearing a radiant crown, holding a branch and a scepter, inscription SERV AVG. Pearl border. Silver coin; weight 3.23 g; dated 191–192. Attributes/subjects: Commodus; Serapis; imperial bust; sceptre; branch. Hoard find: Golub (numismatic). Roman Empire (27 BC–476).

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 Obverse emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath inscription EL AVREL C Reverse Serapis facing left radiant crown holding branch scepter inscription SERV AVG Pearl border Silver coin weight 3.23 g dated 191–192 Attributes subjects Serapis imperial bust sceptre Hoard find Golub numismatic Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 worn round metallic object irregular edge showing two faint overlapping profiles low relief surface textured scratches small pits displays shades gray brown muted silver slightly darker tones recessed areas lighter highlights raised portions.