Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192 AD). Obverse: Head of Commodus with laurel wreath facing right, inscription (partial) M MM ANT P FE - AVG BRIT PP. Reverse: Winged caduceus between two horns of plenty (caducei, wings, horns of plenty), inscription TEMP FELIC PM TR P XV C - S VI. Roman Empire, c. 190. Coin (silver), diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.32 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_490

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 AD Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription partial M Mm Ant P Fe - Avg Brit Pp Reverse Winged caduceus two horns plenty caducei wings horns inscription TEMP FELIC PM TR P XV C - S VI Roman Empire c 190 Coin silver diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.32 g round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background surface silver-gray darker areas patina lighter worn highlights bears shallow carved symmetrical motif resembles central vertical element flanked two curved crest- shapes small chips irregularities rim.