Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) issuer; Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) — obverse: Bust of Commodus in laurel wreath and drapery facing right, legend AVREL COMMODVS AVG GERM SARM; reverse: Fides (Fidelity personified) stands frontally with head turned left, holding a globe in her right hand and a legionary sign in her left, legend R • - C - • S PP; dated 177; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 17.0–18.9 mm, weight 2.87 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_321

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Commodus 161–192 177–192 obverse Bust laurel wreath drapery facing right legend AVREL COMMODVS AVG GERM SARM reverse Fides Fidelity personified stands frontally head turned left holding globe right hand legionary sign left legend R • - C - • S PP dated 177 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–18.9 mm weight 2.87 g axis 180° round worn metallic object dull silver-gray surface sits plain white background object faint shallow outline standing human- silhouette arm extended surface scratches scuffs uneven edges slight darker gray areas near rim.