Caption

Denarius, Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M COMM ANT P - FEL AVG BRIT' all around. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding a statuette of Victoria in his right hand and a spear and shield in his left, inscription 'VIRTVT AVG PM TR P XII IMP VIII COS V PP' all around. Date: 186–187. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; silver. Diameter: 16.5–18.5 mm. Weight: 2.95 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_128

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Comm Ant P - Fel Avg Brit Reverse Virtus standing left holding statuette Victoria right hand spear shield Virtvt Avg Pm Tr P Xii Imp Viii Cos V Pp Date 186–187 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver Diameter 16.5–18.5 mm Weight 2.95 g Axis 180° worn round metallic object silver-gray color centered white background object embossed figure standing person holding tall staff small object hand raised rim irregular edges darker gray scuffs lighter highlights surface.