Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192 CE), 180 CE. Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Trophy, beneath which on shields two prisoners sit back-to-back — left: man with outstretched arms; right: woman supporting her head with her left hand; inscription TR P V IMP IIII - COS II PP. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; silver; diameter 18.5 mm; weight 3.01 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_324

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce 180 Ce Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Trophy beneath shields two prisoners sit back- -back left man outstretched arms woman supporting head left hand inscription TR P V IMP IIII - COS II PP Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 18.5 mm weight 3.01 g axis 0° single round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background object silvery-gray color areas slightly darker gray subtle highlights surface raised profile human head relief textured hair facial contours faint decorative ridges irregular indentations perimeter small scratches chips.