Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: laureate head of Commodus facing right, inscription AEL AVREL COM — M AVG. Reverse: Pietas seated left holding a scepter in her left hand, reaching right toward a child standing before her; 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_023

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse laureate head facing right inscription AEL AVREL COM M Avg Reverse Pietas seated left holding scepter left hand reaching right 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° small round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central figure seated low throne chair figure slightly holding long thin object indistinct decorative markings edging rim coin areas darker patina lighter silver tones hints greenish discoloration uneven wear outer edge.