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 around. Reverse: Victoria half-naked, with her foot on a helmet on the ground, stands to the right and attaches a shield inscribed VO/DE to a tree trunk, inscribed SA·C·FEL·PM·TRP·XI·IMP·VII·COS·V·PP around. Roman Empire, Rome; 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_451

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscribed M·COMM·A·P·FEL·AVG·BRIT Reverse Victoria half-naked foot helmet ground stands attaches shield inscribed Vo De tree trunk inscribed SA·C·FEL·PM·TRP·XI·IMP·VII·COS·V·PP Roman Empire Rome coin Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180° round worn metallic object rough uneven edge showing small chips cracks sits white background object primarily silver-gray darker gray patina crevices lighter highlights raised areas bears shallow embossed scene standing human- figure wings facing vertical column- form curved decorative shapes perimeter.