Caption

Denarius; obverse: head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG'; reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left, legend 'TRP VI - IMP - IIII COS III PP'. Issuer: Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Iconography: personifications, Aequitas, cornucopia, scales. Date: 181–182. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin. Dimensions: diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.55 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_330

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Keywords

Denarius obverse head Commodus laurel wreath facing right legend M Commodvs - Antoninvs Avg reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia Trp Vi - Imp - Iiii Cos Iii Pp Issuer 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Iconography personifications scales Date 181–182 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin Dimensions diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.55 g axis 180 degrees single round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background object silvery-gray patches darker gray patina subtle brownish discoloration surface embossed low-relief depiction standing human figure holding long staff scepter flowing draped garment surrounded irregular border raised shapes rim.