Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, legend COMMODVS ANTON AV. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a shield, legend PM TR P VIIII, COS IIII PP. Date: 183–184. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm. Weight 2.55 g. Axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_354

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.8Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend COMMODVS ANTON AV Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left shield legend PM TR P VIIII Cos Iiii Pp Date 183–184 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm Weight 2.55 g Axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge rests white background object primarily gray lighter darker gray variations showing faint raised outline standing human figure vertical element beside them plus surface scratches small chips rim.