Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman Emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M COMM ANT P - FEL AVG BRIT'. Reverse: Pietas standing left, holding a container for incense in her left hand and pouring it on an altar with her right hand, legend 'AVCT PIET PM TR P, SV PP'. Date: 186–187, 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

Reference

LZT26A59_371

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman Emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M Comm Ant P - Fel Avg Brit Reverse Pietas standing left holding container incense left hand pouring altar right hand Avct Piet Pm Tr P Sv Pp Date 186–187 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.15 g axis 165° single round slightly irregular metallic object worn matte silver-gray surface sits plain white background object faint incised outlines shallow scratches subtle raised edges areas lighter darker gray patina.