Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath to the right, inscribed M COMM A P - FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Victoria half-naked, with her foot on a helmet on the ground, stands right and attaches a shield inscribed VO/DE to a tree trunk; around inscription SA C FEL PM TR P XI IMP VII COS V PP. Roman Empire, 186. Coin. Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_450

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscribed M COMM P - Fel Avg Brit Reverse Victoria half-naked foot helmet ground stands right attaches shield inscribed Vo De tree trunk inscription SA C FEL PM TR P XI IMP VII COS V PP Roman Empire 186 Coin Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object raised profile bearded man side view showing facial features hair rendered relief set textured background object irregular slightly cracked edges small chips visible surface wear patina visible colors silver-gray darker gray tones.