Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed M COMM ANT - P FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Libertas stands frontally with head turned left, holding a liberation cap (pileus) in her right hand and a staff (vindicta) in her left, inscribed PM TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V PP. Dated 187–188 CE. Roman Empire. Rome. Silver coin, diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_474

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed M COMM ANT - P FEL AVG BRIT Reverse Libertas stands frontally head turned left holding liberation cap pileus right hand staff vindicta inscribed PM TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V PP Dated 187–188 CE Roman Empire Rome Silver coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn raised profile side view showing textured hair facial features low relief plain white background object silver-gray darker gray areas recesses slight greenish spots tiny cracks edge irregular slightly dented.