Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M OMM AN AVG BRIT PP. Reverse: Mars standing left, holding a twig in his right hand and a spear in his left, inscription MAR X - IIII COS V DES VI. Date: 189. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.36 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_388

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M OMM Avg Brit Pp Reverse Mars standing left holding twig right hand spear inscription MAR X - IIII COS V DES VI Date 189 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.36 g axis 0° single round coin worn surface shown plain white background coin silver-gray darker gray areas wear small patches slight brownish discoloration features embossed profile bearded figure curly hair draped garment ornamental raised edges areas surface roughness small chips.