Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'L AEL AVREL CO - MM AVG P FEL'. Reverse: Jupiter, wearing only a flowing cloak, walks left, turns his head right, holds a lightning bolt in his outstretched right hand and a long scepter in his left; four stars in the left field, three in the right field, inscription 'IOVI DEF - ENS SALVTIS AVG'. Date: 191–192. Roman Empire. Coin: diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.50 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_004

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription L Ael Avrel Co - Mm Avg P Fel Reverse Jupiter wearing flowing cloak walks left turns head right holds lightning bolt outstretched right hand long scepter left four stars left field three right field Iovi Def - Ens Salvtis Avg Date 191–192 Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 0° circular metallic coin worn raised profile person showing facial features beard surrounded raised border decorative elements coin surface irregular edges dents areas wear darker spots tarnish visible colors silver gray darker gray small areas brownish discoloration.