Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, legend: M • COMM • ANT • P • FEL • AVG • BRIT. Reverse: Fortuna standing left with her foot on the prow of a ship, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend: RP XIIII COS V PP. Date: 188–189. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver. Diameter: 16.5–17.5 mm. Weight: 3.31 g. Axis: 0°. Subjects/iconography: Roman deities — Fortuna; caduceus; cornucopia; ship; Commodus — iconography.

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M • Comm • Ant • P • Fel • Avg • Brit Reverse Fortuna standing left foot prow ship holding caduceus right hand cornucopia left Rp Xiiii Cos V Pp Date 188–189 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm Weight 3.31 g Axis 0° Subjects iconography Roman deities Fortuna round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background surface mainly silver-gray darker gray areas wear shallow raised profile face three-quarter view textured hair faint decorative elements perimeter well small dents irregularities rim.