Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192 CE). Obverse: M ANT P FEL AVG BRIT — Emperor's bust, right, wearing laurel wreath; pearl border. Reverse: FOR FEL PM TR P X — Fortuna standing left with her foot on a ship's prow, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; pearl border. Roman, circa 2nd–3rd century CE; silver coin (denarius), weight 2.10 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_257

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 CE Obverse M Ant P Fel Avg Brit Emperor's bust right wearing laurel wreath pearl border Reverse Fel Pm Tr P X Fortuna standing left foot ship's prow holding caduceus right hand cornucopia Roman circa 2nd–3rd century CE silver coin denarius weight 2.10 g worn round coin irregular edge showing raised profile head relief surrounded faint border raised elements subtle indents coin surface textured aged visible scratches small chips colors visible dark gray lighter gray highlights faint brownish tones.