Caption

Denarius of Commodus (emperor 177–192; as caesar 175–177) issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of young Commodus draped, bare-headed, facing right. Reverse: Hilaritas personified standing left, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and a palm branch in her right. Inscription: RI S around. Date: 175–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.97 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_247

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus emperor 177–192 caesar 175–177 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust young Commodus draped bare-headed facing right Reverse Hilaritas personified standing left holding cornucopia left hand palm branch right Inscription Ri S Date 175–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.97 g axis 345° small round metallic object irregular edge sits white background object dull silver-gray surface subtle scratches shallow worn depressions forming faint uneven raised outlines surface slightly darker gray areas lighter silvery highlights rim raised parts.