Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman Emperor 177–192), obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M COMM ANT PF - EL AVG BRIT PP' all around; reverse: Genius standing left, holding a patera over a burning altar in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription 'GE - ELIC COS VI' all around. Date: 190–191. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: coin. Measurements: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_497

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman Emperor 177–192 obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Comm Ant Pf - El Avg Brit Pp reverse Genius standing left holding patera burning altar right hand cornucopia left Ge - Elic Cos Vi Date 190–191 Place Rome Roman Empire Material coin Measurements diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180 degrees worn round metal object irregular edge showing small chips notches textured surface wear raised relief depicting partially visible human figure profile another figure object nearby metal silver-gray areas darker gray patina lighter highlights subtle scratches small surface cracks across piece.