Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192 AD). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath to the right, inscription 'M COM — ANTON AVG PIVS' all around. Reverse: Roma standing left, holding Victoria in his right hand and a spear in his left, inscriptions 'TRP V, IMP — VI COS IIII PP' all around. Iconography: personifications (Roma, Victoria). Date: 183. Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.48 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_341

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 AD Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription M Com Anton Avg Pivs Reverse Roma standing left holding Victoria right hand spear inscriptions Trp V Imp Vi Cos Iiii Pp Iconography personifications Victoria Date 183 Roman Empire Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.48 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person side view relief includes textured hair facial features visible contours shallow incised marks rim form partial border object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows slight areas tarnish brownish discoloration set plain white background.