Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_325

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Commodvs - Antoninvs Avg Reverse Trophy shields beneath two prisoners seated back- -back left man outstretched arms woman supporting head left hand Tr P V Imp Iiii - Cos Ii Pp Date 180 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.5 mm weight 3.01 g axis 0° round worn metallic object uneven edge surface scratches showing raised carved shapes suggest central symmetrical motif surrounding curved forms object displays patina gray silver tones darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights set plain white background.