Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Laureate, right-facing bust of the emperor with inscription 'L AEL AVREL CO MM' and pearly border. Reverse: Inscription 'M TR P XVII IMP VII' and depiction of Fortuna Felix standing left with one foot on the prow of a ship, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; star in left field and pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.83 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_246

License type

Rights managed

Available size

35.3Mb (2.3Mb) / 11.7in x 11.7in / 3514 x 3514 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Laureate right-facing bust inscription L Ael Avrel Co Mm pearly border Reverse Inscription M Tr P Xvii Imp Vii depiction Fortuna Felix standing left foot prow ship holding caduceus right hand cornucopia star left field pearl border Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.83 g axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven edge showing surface scratches dents small rough patch shades gray dark gray hint brownish discoloration.