Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right; inscription M COMM ANT P - FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a long caduceus in her left hand and a figure of Victoria in her right hand; inscription FEL AVG PM TR P XI IMP - VII COS V PP. Iconography: caducei, Felicitas (personification), Victoria (attribute); Commodus — iconography. Date: 186. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/format: coin. Diameter: 17.5–18.5 mm. Weight: 3.00 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_446

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M COMM ANT P - FEL AVG BRIT Reverse Felicitas standing left holding long caduceus left hand figure Victoria right hand inscription FEL AVG PM TR P XI IMP - VII COS V PP Iconography caducei personification attribute iconography Date 186 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium format coin Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm Weight 3.00 g Axis 180 degrees worn round coin uneven edge showing raised figure upright center long vertical object coin surface textured scratches small pits darker worn areas rim displaying shades silver gray.