Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; legend L AEL AVREL CO MM AVG P FEL; pearly border. Reverse: Victoria striding left with wreath in right hand and palm in left; star in left field; legend PM TR P XV II IMP VIII COS VII PP; pearl border. Imperial bust iconography; laurel wreath and palm attributes. Treasure (numism.), imperial busts. Date: 192. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 3.44 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_251

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Rights managed

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35.3Mb (2.1Mb) / 11.7in x 11.7in / 3514 x 3514 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend L AEL AVREL CO MM AVG P FEL pearly border Reverse Victoria striding left wreath right hand palm star left field legend PM TR P XV II IMP VIII COS VII PP pearl border Imperial bust iconography palm attributes Treasure numism imperial busts Date 192 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.44 g axis 180° worn round metallic object weathered surface showing raised profile bearded human facing right surrounded textured rim irregular edges object signs cracking surface pitting visible colors gray dark gray brownish-gray hints dull metallic sheen.