Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192). Obverse: Bust of Commodus in laurel wreath and drapery facing right; legend AVREL COM - M 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; legend ID - IC - ONSERV. Date: 191–192. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Mint: Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 2.10 g; axis 15°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_408

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 Obverse Bust laurel wreath drapery facing right legend AVREL COM - M AVG P FEL Reverse Serapis polos standing frontally head turned left holding branch right hand scepter legend ID - IC - ONSERV Date 191–192 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Mint Rome Coin silver diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.10 g axis 15° worn round metallic object patinated surface showing shades gray hints dull brown green featuring raised profile person relief textured hair facial contours irregular edges small chips indentations subtle variation surface sheen roughness.