Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath to the right; inscription M ANT PF - EL A (all around). Reverse: Roma seated on a shield to the left, holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and a spear in her left; inscription T - RP XVI COS VI (all around). Date: 190–191. Material: Roman coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.24 g, axis 15°. Subjects/icons: Roman deities, Roma, Victoria; shields, spears; iconography of Commodus. Period/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_403

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription M ANT PF - EL Reverse Roma seated shield left holding Victoria outstretched right hand spear inscription T - RP XVI COS VI Date 190–191 Material Roman coin Dimensions diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.24 g axis 15° Subjects icons Roman deities Roma Victoria shields spears iconography Period place Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background object raised profile face low relief surrounding raised decorative elements surface scratches small chips areas wear visible colors include silver-gray tones darker gray shadows slight areas lighter gray highlights.