Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192 CE), issuer. Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right; inscription L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL. Reverse: Club in the middle of a wreath; inscriptions HER - C, L / ROM - AN / AV - GV horizontally in both fields. Iconography: bust in lion skin, clubs, lion skin (attribute), wreaths. Date: 191–192 CE. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.0–16.5 mm; weight 2.55 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_008

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL Reverse Club middle wreath inscriptions - C L Rom - AV - GV horizontally fields Iconography bust lion skin clubs attribute wreaths Date 191–192 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.55 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface raised sculpted relief showing profile face shallow embossing surrounded slightly irregular rim object displays silvery gray color areas darker gray patina subtle lighter highlights background plain white.