Caption

Denarius; obverse: bust of young Commodus, bareheaded, draped, facing right; legend COMMODO C. Reverse: Commodus in military attire standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a long scepter in his left; to his right a trophy and a round shield; legend around. Issuer: Commodus (Caesar 175–177; Roman emperor 177–192). Also references Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Iconography: branches, scepters, trophies, shields. Roman Empire, 175. Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_248

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.7Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius obverse bust young Commodus bareheaded draped facing right legend COMMODO C Reverse Commodus military attire standing left holding branch right hand long scepter right trophy round shield legend Issuer Caesar 175–177 Roman emperor 177–192 Also references Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Iconography branches scepters trophies shields Roman Empire 175 Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.60 g axis 180° round metallic object worn relief human profile facing showing head neck partial shoulders surface scratches dents areas slight discoloration edges irregular slightly chipped predominant color silver-gray small darker gray patches hints greenish corrosion background plain white.