Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription AEL AVREL CO - MM AVG all around. Reverse: Jupiter, dressed only in a flowing cloak, walks left, turns his head right, holds a thunderbolt in his outstretched right hand and a long scepter in his left; four stars in the left field, three in the right, inscription IOVI DEF - ENS SALV all around. Date: 191–192. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.35 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_006

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription AEL AVREL CO - MM AVG Reverse Jupiter dressed flowing cloak walks left turns head right holds thunderbolt outstretched right hand long scepter left four stars left field three inscription IOVI DEF - ENS SALV Date 191–192 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.35 g axis 15° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile facing head decorative elements visible tooling marks patina colors visible include silver-gray tones darker gray shadows small areas brownish discoloration.