Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, legend M • COMM ANT P • L AVG BRIT PP. Reverse: Fortuna standing left with her foot on the prow of a ship, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend FOR FEL PM TR P XIIII COS V DES VI. Roman Empire, 189. Coin (Rome); silver; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_482

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M • COMM ANT P • L AVG BRIT PP Reverse Fortuna standing left foot prow ship holding caduceus right hand cornucopia left legend Fel Pm Tr P Xiiii Cos V Des Vi Roman Empire 189 Coin Rome silver diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 30° circular metallic object irregular edge showing wear small nicks primarily silver-gray color darker gray areas slight darker spots surface raised profile human head relief textured areas suggesting hair wreath flattening scratches across face background rim interrupted raised details small indentations variations sheen matte slightly reflective different areas surface.