Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANT PF — EL AV, BRIT PP around. Reverse: Apollo stands frontally, head turned right; left hand holds a lyre leaning against a column, right hand holds a plectrum, inscription APOL PAL PM — TR P — XV or XVI COS VI around. Dated 190–191. Roman Empire. Coin. Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.06 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_393

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANT PF El Av Brit Pp Reverse Apollo stands frontally head turned left hand holds lyre leaning column right hand holds plectrum inscription APOL PAL PM Tr P Xv Xvi Cos Vi Dated 190–191 Roman Empire Coin Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.06 g axis 180° worn round metallic object irregular edges showing raised profile face partial relief surrounding raised decorative ridges surface mix silver-gray darker gray tones small patches greenish discoloration areas brownish tarnish.