Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192 CE). Obverse: Head of Commodus laureate, facing right; inscription: L A VR COM - M AVG P FEL. Reverse: Fides standing left, holding a banner in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; star in right field; inscription: P M TR P XVII - IMP VIII COS VII PP. Date: 192 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 2.20 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_015

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 CE Obverse Head Commodus laureate facing right inscription L Vr Com - M Avg P Fel Reverse Fides standing left holding banner right hand cornucopia star right field P M Tr P Xvii - Imp Viii Cos Vii Pp Date 192 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.20 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn textured surface occupies center image shades gray silver darker gray shadows recessed areas slight brownish-gray toning edges object embossed raised figure standing facing sideways vertical raised element nearby irregular scalloped edge details scratches small chips areas wear create variations light dark gray background plain white leaving metallic isolated centered.