Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription AEL AV, L, MM, P FEL. Reverse: bust in lion skin or club in the middle of a wreath; inscriptions including HER - CVL / RO -, / , - G horizontally in both fields. Iconography: wreaths, clubs, lion skin (attribute). Date: 191–192. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_012

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription AEL AV L Mm P Fel Reverse bust lion skin club middle wreath inscriptions - Cvl Ro - - G horizontally fields Iconography wreaths clubs attribute Date 191–192 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object uneven edge showing raised profile human head relief surface displays mix dull gray dark gray brownish tones areas lighter gray highlights darker brownish discoloration head profile hair facial features low relief background textured irregular.