Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_477

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M Comm Ant - P Fel Avg Brit Reverse Salus seated left holding patera right hand feeding snake coiled altar Pm Tr P Xiii Im Iii Cos V Pp Date 187–188 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 15.5–17.5 mm Weight 2.80 g circular metallic object worn uneven edge resting white background showing raised profile seated figure relief face object primarily silver-gray darker gray shading recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised surfaces surface textured scratches small dents.