Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Laureate bust of the emperor right; inscription L AEL AVREL CO; pearled border. Reverse: Victoria striding left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a palm in her left; star in right field; inscription M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII PP; pearled border. Roman Empire, AD 192. Silver coin, weight 2.76 g. Attributes: laurel wreath, palm branches.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_250

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Laureate bust emperor right inscription L AEL AVREL CO pearled border Reverse Victoria striding left holding wreath right hand palm star right field inscription M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII PP Roman Empire Ad 192 Silver coin weight 2.76 g Attributes laurel palm branches worn circular metallic object uneven edge small cracks showing raised profile person's head relief facing right curly hair suggestion facial features surface mostly dark gray areas lighter gray yellowish-brown discoloration faint raised ornamental patterned markings profile.