Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath to the 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. Dated to the period 186–189. 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_375

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription M·COMM·ANT·P·FEL Reverse Two standing figures Emperor toga Genius Senate shaking hands inscription ETATI·SE·NA Dated period 186–189 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.33 g axis 15° round slightly irregular metallic object worn textured surface small chips cracks edge showing faint raised outlines two human silhouettes indistinct markings colors visible shades silver gray white background.