Caption

Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer and subject; iconography: clubs, wreaths, lion skin (attribute), bust in lion skin. Description: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath to the right, inscription EL AVREL COMM AVG P around; reverse: club in the middle of the wreath, inscriptions HER - CVL / RO - MAN / AV - and V / S - horizontally in both fields. Date: 191–192 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object: coin; diameter 24.0 mm; weight 10.15 g; axis 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_411

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 issuer subject iconography clubs wreaths lion skin attribute bust Description Head laurel wreath right inscription EL AVREL COMM AVG P reverse club middle wreath inscriptions - Cvl Ro - Man Av - V S - horizontally fields Date 191–192 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object coin diameter 24.0 mm weight 10.15 g axis 15 degrees round worn object uneven edge shown white background surface textured mottled dark brown greenish-yellow hints coppery brown areas smoother slightly raised shapes shallow depressions visible across .