Caption

denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer; personifications; Commodus iconography; Roma (personification); Victoria (attribute); spears. Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath to the right, legend M COM - ANTON AVG PIVS. Reverse: Roma standing left, holding Victoria in his right hand and a spear in his left, legend TRP V, IMP - VI COS IIII PP. Date: 183. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Mint: Rome. Object: coin. Diameter: 18.0 mm. Weight: 2.48 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_342

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Keywords

denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 issuer personifications Commodus iconography Roma personification Victoria attribute spears Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend M COM - ANTON AVG PIVS Reverse standing left holding Victoria right hand spear legend TRP V Imp - Vi Cos Iiii Pp Date 183 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Mint Rome Object coin Diameter 18.0 mm Weight 2.48 g Axis 180 degrees roughly circular metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver sits white background object engraved outline standing human- figure surrounding raised shapes rim uneven edges small chips areas lighter darker gray patina across surface.