Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right; inscription 'M COMMODVS - ANTON AVG PIVS.' Reverse: Minerva walking right, holding a spear in her raised right hand and a shield in her left; an owl stands at her feet on the right; inscription 'PM TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP.' Date: 183–184. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.67 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_355

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Commodvs - Anton Avg Pivs Reverse Minerva walking holding spear raised right hand shield left owl stands feet Pm Tr P Viiii Imp Vi Cos Iiii Pp Date 183–184 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.67 g axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven edge showing carved profile bearded person textured hair facial features resting white background visible colors include shades gray silver white.