Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: bust of Commodus in lion skin (wearing laurel wreath) right, inscription 'AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL'. Reverse: club, bow and quiver with arrows, inscription 'HERCVLI ROMA - NO AVG'. Date: 191–192. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: silver coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_010

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse bust lion skin wearing laurel wreath right inscription Ael Avrel Comm Avg P Fel Reverse club bow quiver arrows Hercvli Roma - No Avg Date 191–192 Place Rome Roman Empire Material silver coin Dimensions diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.50 g axis 165° worn round metallic object raised profile person's head relief facing showing facial features short hair surrounded textured border object mainly shades silver gray areas darker gray patina slight uneven surface wear background plain white.