Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192 CE). Obverse: laureate head of Commodus facing right, legend AVREL. Reverse: club, bow and quiver with arrows (Commodus depicted with lion skin, clubs, quivers, bows as attributes). Dated 191–192 CE. Roman, Rome. Coin; diameter ~16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.49 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_435

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 CE Obverse laureate head facing right legend AVREL Reverse club bow quiver arrows Commodus depicted lion skin clubs quivers bows attributes Dated 191–192 CE Roman Rome Coin diameter ~16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.49 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface shades silver grey showing raised profile human head relief facing head textured hair facial contours recessed background slightly irregular rim surrounding area smooth slightly darker places tones hints darker grey.