Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 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•TRP•XIIII•COS•V•DES•VI'. Subject elements: Roman deities (Fortuna), caducei, ships, cornucopias; iconography of Commodus. Date: 189. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: coin. Diameter: 16.5–17.5 mm. Weight: 2.80 g. Axis: 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_483

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 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 •Fel•Pm•Trp•Xiiii•Cos•V•Des•Vi Subject elements Roman deities Fortuna caducei ships cornucopias iconography Date 189 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material coin Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm Weight 2.80 g Axis 30° round worn coin metallic gray surface showing engraved standing figure center surrounded raised rim faint irregularities small chips figure hold object hand wear draped clothing surface scratches pits darker gray spots scattered across face color palette includes shades silver gray darker gray accents white background.