Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, legend COMMODVS NTON AVG PIVS. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a torch in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, with a shield at her feet on the left, legend PM TR P - VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP. Date: 183–184. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Silver coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.79 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_357

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend COMMODVS NTON AVG PIVS Reverse Pax standing left holding torch right hand cornucopia shield feet legend PM TR P - VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP Date 183–184 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Silver coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.79 g axis 0° round worn coin centered white background showing raised worn profile standing figure outline head shoulders coin surface mostly metallic gray darker gray scratches small pits faint lighter areas relief coin edge irregular slightly darker places faint curved decorative shapes figure gray tones.