Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Bust of Commodus in laurel wreath and drapery facing right, inscription L AEL AVREL CO - MM AVG P FEL. Reverse: Serapis in polos, standing frontally with head turned left, holding a branch in his right hand and a scepter in his left, inscription SERAPIDI. Date: 191–192. Roman Empire. Coin. Diameter 16.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.17 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_407

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.8Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Bust laurel wreath drapery facing right inscription L AEL AVREL CO - MM AVG P FEL Reverse Serapis polos standing frontally head turned left holding branch right hand scepter inscription SERAPIDI Date 191–192 Roman Empire Coin Diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 2.17 g axis 195° round metallic object worn textured surface shades silver gray showing raised profile human head relief surrounding raised border object irregular edges visible scratches indentations areas darker gray patina lighter highlights.