Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription AEL AVREL CO, L. Reverse: Fortuna Felix standing left, holding a cornucopia in left hand and a caduceus in right, resting her leg on a ship; a star in the left field; inscription PM TRP X, II IMP VIII COS VII PP. Iconography: Roman deities (Fortuna), caducei, ships, stars, cornucopias. Date: 192. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: silver coin. Diameter 18.0 mm. Weight 2.46 g. Axis 180 degrees.

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription AEL AVREL CO L Reverse Fortuna Felix standing left holding cornucopia left hand caduceus resting leg ship star left field inscription PM TRP X Ii Imp Viii Cos Vii Pp Iconography Roman deities Fortuna caducei ships stars cornucopias Date 192 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium silver coin Diameter 18.0 mm Weight 2.46 g Axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn surface showing irregular edges shallow raised areas object predominantly silver-gray color patches darker gray subtle brownish discoloration surface faint curved linear impressions suggestion raised profile shape side rim slightly uneven small dents scratches visible.