Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192 CE), 191–192 CE. 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. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.10 g, axis 15°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_409

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.7Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce 191–192 Ce 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 Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.10 g axis 15° single worn round object irregular edge sits white background object weathered surface areas smooth wear rougher patches faint raised outline suggesting standing figure beside vertical element visible colors gray dull silver brownish patina small spots darker gray.