Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'COMM ANT P - FEL AVG BRIT'. Reverse: Felicitas (personification) standing left, holding a long scepter in left hand and a caduceus in right hand, inscription 'PM TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P'. Date: 186–187. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: coin. Diameter: 17.5–18.5 mm. Weight: 2.57 g. Axis: 0°. Iconography: scepters, caduceus, Felicitas, personifications; portrait and inscriptions of Commodus.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_364

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Comm Ant P - Fel Avg Brit Reverse Felicitas personification standing left holding long scepter left hand caduceus right hand Pm Tr P Xii Imp Viii Cos V P Date 186–187 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium coin Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm Weight 2.57 g Axis 0° Iconography scepters personifications portrait inscriptions single circular coin uneven slightly irregular edge shown white background worn relief profile person's head center surrounded raised border faint decorative markings edge surface scratches small chips areas wear patina visible colors include shades silver gray off-white.