Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192 CE). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed 'M COMM ANT' (all around). Reverse: Emperor in a toga seated on a curule chair facing left, holding a globe in his right hand and a scroll in his left; behind his head flies Victoria with a wreath, inscribed 'M TR P XI IMP - VII COS' (all around). Iconography includes Roman deities (Victoria), curule chair, scroll, and globe. Roman Empire, Rome; coin. Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.40 g; axis 180 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_359

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed M Comm Ant Reverse Emperor toga seated curule chair left holding globe right hand scroll head flies Victoria wreath M Tr P Xi Imp - Vii Cos Iconography includes Roman deities Victoria Roman Empire Rome coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.40 g axis 180 degrees single round object worn uneven surface shades gray light silver sits white background object subtle raised indented shapes suggesting central rounded form faint linear markings small chip lower edge slight discoloration areas creating hints darker gray beige tones.