Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription AEL AVREL COM - M AVG. Reverse: Pietas seated left, holding a scepter in her left hand and reaching her right hand toward a child standing before her; a star under the seat; inscription P M TR P XVII I - IMP VIII COS VII PP. Date: 192. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.05 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_022

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription AEL AVREL COM - M AVG Reverse Pietas seated left holding scepter left hand reaching right hand child standing star under seat inscription P M TR P XVII I - IMP VIII COS VII PP Date 192 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn edges showing raised profile bearded head surface areas darker tarnish small patches greenish discoloration colors silver gray dark gray green.