Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed 'M COMM ANT PF – EL AVG BRIT PP'. Reverse: Minerva standing left, holding Victoria in her right hand and a spear in her left, a round shield at left and a trophy at right, inscribed 'MIN VICT PM' and 'RP XIIII – COS V DES VI'. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5 mm; weight 2.50 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_485

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed M Comm Ant Pf – El Avg Brit Pp Reverse Minerva standing left holding Victoria right hand spear round shield trophy Min Vict Pm Rp Xiiii – Cos V Des Vi Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 2.50 g axis 0° circular silver object worn raised relief showing outline standing human figure next smaller figure rendered low relief edge irregular slightly chipped places textured rim scattered shallow scratches dents surface variations sheen patina areas brighter silver duller gray subtle shadows emphasizing carved lines.