Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192 CE). Obverse: Emperor's bust right, wearing a laurel wreath; inscription 'M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT' [pearly border]. Reverse: Jupiter seated left on a throne, holding a branch in his right hand and a scepter in his left; inscription 'IOV EX SVP PM TR P' with 'COS V' in exergue [pearl border]. Date circa 186–187 CE. Roman Imperial coin (Rome). Silver, weight 2.87 g, axis 180°. Subjects: imperial bust, Jupiter, scepter; hoard find noted.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_262

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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 reign 177–192 CE Obverse Emperor's bust right wearing laurel wreath inscription M Comm Ant P Fel Avg Brit pearly border Reverse Jupiter seated left throne holding branch right hand scepter Iov Ex Svp Pm Tr P Cos V exergue pearl border Date circa 186–187 Ce Roman Imperial coin Rome Silver weight 2.87 g axis 180° Subjects imperial bust hoard find noted worn circular metallic object uneven edge patina brown gray muted yellow showing raised profile seated figure facing right simple block- seat curved silhouette head torso arm legs faint textured background figure.