Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: laureate bust of Commodus facing right, inscription AVREL. Reverse: club, bow and quiver with arrows; iconography includes bust in lion skin, clubs, quivers, bows, lion skin as attribute. Date: 191–192. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver. Diameter ~16.5–17.5 mm; weight 2.49 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_436

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse laureate bust facing right inscription AVREL Reverse club bow quiver arrows iconography includes bust lion skin clubs quivers bows attribute Date 191–192 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver Diameter ~16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.49 g axis 180° single round metallic object uneven edge sits centered white background object predominantly gray areas darker gray subtle brownish tarnish raised profile human head relief facing textured hair decorative ridges head worn shallow surface details slightly irregular outline.