Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman Emperor 177–192) (issuer). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription M COMM ANT P - FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Pietas standing left, holding an incense container in her left hand and pouring it on an altar with her right hand, inscription AVCT PIET PM TR P, SV PP. Date: 186–187. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter: 17.5–18.0 mm. Weight: 2.15 g. Axis: 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_370

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman Emperor 177–192 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M COMM ANT P - FEL AVG BRIT Reverse Pietas standing left holding incense container left hand pouring altar right hand inscription AVCT PIET PM TR P Sv Pp Date 186–187 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm Weight 2.15 g Axis 165° single round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background surface raised profile person relief textured hair facial features metal silver-gray areas lighter darker patina subtle scratches highlights.