Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M·COM—EL·AVG·BRIT·PP. Reverse: Roma seated on a shield facing left, holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and a spear in her left, inscription ROM·FEL·PM·COS·VI. Date: 190–191. Roman Empire. Rome. Materials/format: coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.69 g; axis 15°. Subjects/iconography: Roman deities, Roma, Victoria, shields, spears; Commodus (iconography).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_401

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M·COM El·Avg·Brit·Pp Reverse Roma seated shield left holding Victoria outstretched right hand spear inscription ROM·FEL·PM·COS·VI Date 190–191 Roman Empire Rome Materials format coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.69 g axis 15° Subjects iconography Roman deities Roma Victoria shields spears single round metallic object irregular edge placed white background showing raised profile human head low relief object's surface mostly silver-gray darker gray areas recessed parts slight brownish discoloration near rim visible scratches small dents surface.