Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192 CE). Obverse: head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M·COMM·S·ANTONIN·G. Reverse: naked Mars walking right, holding a spear in his right hand and a trophy in his left, inscription TR P VII IMP V COS III P P. Date: 182 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.81 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_334

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M·COMM·S·ANTONIN·G Reverse naked Mars walking holding spear right hand trophy left inscription TR P VII IMP V COS III P P Date 182 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.81 g axis 0° single round metallic object worn uneven edge sits plain white background object dull silver-gray color subtle darker gray scratches surface irregularities faintly raised perimeter central area suggesting embossed design rim showing slight indentations small notch.