Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192), Roman emperor (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M COMM AN, FEL AVG BRIT' (around). Reverse: Minerva standing left, holding Victoria in her right hand, a spear in her left, a round shield on the left, a trophy on the right, inscription 'IN VICT PM TRP X'. Date: episode 188–189. Roman Empire. Coin: diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 2.29 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_387

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Comm Fel Avg Brit Reverse Minerva standing left holding Victoria right hand spear round shield trophy In Vict Pm Trp X Date episode 188–189 Roman Empire Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.29 g axis 345° round worn metallic object dull silver-gray surface showing irregular edges surface scratches featuring faint raised outline standing human figure scalloped border side set plain white background.