Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right; legend L AEL AVREL CO - MM, EL. Reverse: Liberalitas (personification) standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left; legend VG VIII PM TR PX. Date: 192. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.54 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_420

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend L AEL AVREL CO - MM El Reverse Liberalitas personification standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia left legend VG VIII PM TR PX Date 192 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.54 g axis 180° single round object uneven edge textured surface sits white background object metallic shades gray subtle hints darker gray brownish tones worn rough areas shallow raised indented marks across face.