Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'COMMODVS ANTON AV' all around. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a shield, inscriptions 'PM TR P VIIII' and 'OS IIII PP' all around. Date: 183–184. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.55 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_353

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Commodvs Anton Av Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left shield inscriptions Pm Tr P Viiii Os Iiii Pp Date 183–184 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.55 g axis 180° single round metallic coin worn surface sits white background showing raised profile bearded male figure hair laurel- wreath visible facial features textured edges visible colors silver-gray coin white background.