Caption

denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer; subject/personifications: Felicitas. Obverse: head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, legend COMM AN - AVG P BRIT. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend PM TR P - IMP VII COS IIII PP, in exergue FEL. Date: 184–185. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: silver coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_443

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Keywords

denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 issuer subject personifications Felicitas Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend COMM - Avg P Brit Reverse standing left holding caduceus right hand cornucopia legend PM TR P - IMP VII COS IIII PP exergue FEL Date 184–185 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium silver coin Measurements diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.60 g axis 195° small round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background showing raised profile person's head relief facing surface textured wear shallow engraved details suggesting decorative shapes visible colors shades silver gray darker gray areas metal tarnished.