Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: emperor's head right, with a laurel wreath, inscribed 'EL AVREL C'. Reverse: Serapis wearing a radiant crown, standing facing left, holding a branch and a scepter, inscribed 'SERV AVG'. Pearl border. Hoard from Golub; treasure. Iconography: Serapis (mythology), imperial busts, sceptre and branch attributes. Date: 191–192. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.23 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_156

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse emperor's head right laurel wreath inscribed El Avrel C Reverse Serapis wearing radiant crown standing facing left holding branch scepter Serv Avg Pearl border Hoard Golub treasure Iconography Serapis mythology imperial busts sceptre branch attributes Date 191–192 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.23 g round worn coin uneven edges showing surface abrasions raised figure profile suggestion head torso draped clothing curved band raised marks side irregular chips rim visible colors shades gray brown muted metallic tones.