Caption

Denarius depicting 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 pileus in her right hand and a vindicta (staff) in her left, inscription 'PM TR P XIII IM - P VIII COS V PP' all around. Date: 187–188. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: coin. Dimensions: diameter 15.5–16.0 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 180 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_473

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Rights managed

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

Keywords

Denarius depicting 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 pileus right hand vindicta staff Pm Tr P Xiii Im - P Viii Cos V Pp Date 187–188 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium coin Dimensions diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180 degrees small circular metallic object worn uneven edge sits centered plain white background metal silvery gray darker gray areas recessed lines textures surface incised figure person draped garment standing arm extended slightly raised surrounded carved border interrupted irregular chips small crack lower edge tones include darker gray faint hints off-white highlights catch raised surfaces.