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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) — iconography: Fides (Fidelity; personification), personifications, legionary signs, globes. Obverse: Bust of Commodus in laurel wreath and drapery facing right, legend AVREL COMMODVS AVG GERM SARM. Reverse: Fides stands frontally with head turned left, holding a globe in her right hand and a legionary standard in her left, legend R•C•S PP. Date: 177. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameters 17.0 mm and 18.9 mm; weight 2.87 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_320

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Commodus 161–192 177–192 iconography Fides Fidelity personification personifications legionary signs globes Obverse Bust laurel wreath drapery facing right legend AVREL COMMODVS AVG GERM SARM Reverse stands frontally head turned left holding globe right hand legionary standard legend R•C•S PP Date 177 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin denarius Measurements diameters 17.0 mm 18.9 mm weight 2.87 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile person wavy hair tied back visible facial features set plain white background object uneven edge areas slight discoloration shadow tones gray off-white.