Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath to right, legend 'COMM ANT P FEL - AVG BRIT PP'. Reverse: Roma seated on a shield to left, holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and a spear in her left, legend 'ROM FEL, XVI COS VI'. Date: 190–191. Roman Empire. Material: coin. Diameter: 16.5–17.5 mm. Weight: 2.48 g. Axis: 0°. Subjects/iconography: Roman deities, Roma, Victoria, spears, shields; Commodus portrait and imperial titles.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_499

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend Comm Ant P Fel - Avg Brit Pp Reverse Roma seated shield left holding Victoria outstretched right hand spear Rom Fel Xvi Cos Vi Date 190–191 Roman Empire Material coin Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm Weight 2.48 g Axis 0° Subjects iconography Roman deities Roma Victoria spears shields Commodus portrait imperial titles round worn coin uneven edge resting white background showing raised profile head low relief scalloped border pattern side surface aged scratches small dark spots visible colors silver-gray areas darker gray small brownish discolorations.