Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180), issuer; Commodus (161–192), caesar 175–177. Obverse: Bust of young Commodus in armor and cloak (paludamentum), uncovered, facing right, inscription COMMODO CAES AV, M around. Reverse: Spes walking left, holding a flower in his outstretched right hand and a flower in his left hand, skirt of a robe, inscription PE-S-PVBLICA all around. Date: 175–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5 mm (one measurement) and 19.0 mm (other), weight 3.08 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_250

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 issuer Commodus 161–192 caesar 175–177 Obverse Bust young Commodus armor cloak paludamentum uncovered facing right inscription COMMODO CAES AV M Reverse Spes walking left holding flower outstretched right hand left hand skirt robe inscription PE-S-PVBLICA Date 175–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5 mm measurement 19.0 mm weight 3.08 g single round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background object silvery-gray areas lighter slightly darker patina raised side-profile relief head facing right short textured hair visible neck shoulder surface small dents nicks scratches chips irregularities rim.