Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right; inscription EL AVREL CO - MM AVG P FE. Reverse: Fortuna Felix standing left, holding a cornucopia in his left hand and a caduceus in his right, resting his leg on a ship; inscriptions PM TRP XVII, III COS VII PP. Iconography: Roman deities, caduceus, Fortuna, ships, cornucopias, stars. Date: 192. Place/culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.0 mm; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.50 g; axis 180 degrees.

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LZT26A73_018

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Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription EL AVREL CO - MM AVG P FE Reverse Fortuna Felix standing left holding cornucopia left hand caduceus resting leg ship inscriptions PM TRP XVII Iii Cos Vii Pp Iconography Roman deities Fortuna ships cornucopias stars Date 192 Place culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.0 mm diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.50 g axis 180 degrees worn round metallic object textured surface showing raised profile bearded head surrounded decorative rim repeating shapes metal silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights object irregular edges small areas surface pitting wear.