Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M COMM ANT - P FEL'. Reverse: Two standing figures — the Emperor in a toga and the Genius of the Senate — shaking hands, inscription 'ETATI - SE - NA'. Dating: circa 186–189 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 2.33 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_374

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Comm Ant - P Fel Reverse Two standing figures Emperor toga Genius Senate shaking hands Etati - Se - Na Dating circa 186–189 CE Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.33 g axis 15° single round metallic object sits white background showing raised profile human head relief textured hair facial features irregular edge small chips cracks displays worn slightly tarnished surface shades silver gray.