Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, inscribed L AEL AVREL C, FEL. Reverse: Fides (Fidelity) standing left, holding a banner in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; star in right field, inscribed P M, P VIII COS VII PP. Date: 192. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin (metal): diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.94 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_416

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscribed L AEL AVREL C Fel Reverse Fides Fidelity standing left holding banner right hand cornucopia left star right field inscribed P M P Viii Cos Vii Pp Date 192 Roman Empire Rome Coin metal diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.94 g axis 0° circular worn metallic object weathered surface showing shallow raised recessed areas mostly shades gray silver hints dull brown patina edge slightly irregular small chips cracks central area uneven texture faint relief shapes vertical raised band side series shallow scalloped impressions near rim.