Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) — obverse: bust of Commodus in laurel wreath, armor and cloak facing right, inscription 'M COMM AN - P FEL A' all around; reverse: Libertas stands frontally, head turned left, holding a liberation cap (pileus) in her right hand and a staff (vindicta) in her left, inscription 'PM TR P XIII IMP - P VIII COS V PP' all around. Date: 187–188, place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 15.5–16.0 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_472

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.7Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 obverse bust laurel wreath armor cloak facing right inscription M Comm - P Fel A reverse Libertas stands frontally head turned left holding liberation cap pileus right hand staff vindicta Pm Tr P Xiii Imp - P Viii Cos V Pp Date 187–188 place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person's head relief facing right detailed hair facial features textured wreath headband object uneven edges small chip top predominantly silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights.