Caption

Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer. Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M COMM ANT P - FELIX AVG B' all around. Reverse: Libertas stands frontally, head turned left, holding a pileus (liberation cap) in her right hand and a staff (vindicta) in her left, inscription 'PM TR P, IM - P VIII COS V PP' all around in SC fields. Date: 187–188. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 25.0 mm; weight 9.45 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_480

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

Keywords

Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Comm Ant P - Felix Avg B Reverse Libertas stands frontally head turned left holding pileus liberation cap right hand staff vindicta Pm Tr P Im - P Viii Cos V Pp SC fields Date 187–188 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 25.0 mm weight 9.45 g axis 0° round dark coin worn raised profile person central view showing textured hair facial contours coin surface rough pitting variations sheen edge irregular small chipped area visible colors include dark brown black hints metallic gray faint greenish-brown patina white background.