Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192 AD). Obverse: head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription M COMM ANT PF - EL AVG BRIT PP. Reverse: Libertas standing left, holding a liberation cap (pileus) in her right hand and a staff (vindicta) in her left, inscription LIB AVG PM - TR P XV COS VI. Date: 190. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: coin. Diameter: 18.0–18.5 mm. Weight: 2.82 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_396

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 AD Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M COMM ANT PF - EL AVG BRIT PP Reverse Libertas standing left holding liberation cap pileus right hand staff vindicta inscription LIB AVG PM - TR P XV COS VI Date 190 Place Rome Roman Empire Material coin Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm Weight 2.82 g Axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge shown white background object silver-gray darker gray scratches slight tarnish features central raised outline standing human figure holding long vertical object irregular marks shallow indentations perimeter.