Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath to the right, inscription M·COMM·DVS·AN·TONINVS·AVG. Reverse: Roma seated on a shield to the left, holding Victory in her right hand and a spear in her left, inscription RP·VI·MP·IIII·COS·III·P. Date: 181. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Diameter: 17.0 mm. Weight: 2.12 g. Axis: 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_328

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription M·COMM·DVS· ·Toninvs·Avg Reverse Roma seated shield left holding Victory right hand spear inscription RP·VI·MP·IIII·COS·III·P Date 181 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Medium coin Diameter 17.0 mm Weight 2.12 g Axis 0 degrees round worn metallic object weathered surface showing irregular raised recessed areas object primarily silver-gray darker gray patina crevices slight variations lighter silver raised sections surface faint eroded contours suggest abstract shapes curved lines edge object's edge uneven slightly irregular appearance matte subtle scratches surface marks.