Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M COMM ANT - P FEL AVG BRIT' around. Reverse: Salus seated left, in her right hand holding a patera from which she feeds a snake coiled around an altar, inscription 'PM TR P XIII IM, III COS V PP' around. Date: 187–188. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameters 15.5 mm and 17.5 mm; weight 2.80 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_476

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.8Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Comm Ant - P Fel Avg Brit Reverse Salus seated left right hand holding patera feeds snake coiled altar Pm Tr P Xiii Im Iii Cos V Pp Date 187–188 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameters 15.5 mm 17.5 mm weight 2.80 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded figure surrounded textured border shallow relief markings object irregular edges variations sheen small dents scratches set plain white background.