Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription L AEL EL COM M AVG P FEL. Reverse: Victoria walking left, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand and a palm branch in her left; star in left field, inscription P M TR P - III COS VII PP. Date: 192. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_025

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription L AEL EL COM M AVG P FEL Reverse Victoria walking left holding wreath outstretched right hand palm branch star left field inscription P M TR P - III COS VII PP Date 192 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised recessed areas color predominantly gray small patches darker brown discoloration slight darker edging object displays embossed figure wing- shapes extending back raised platform- shape beneath figure ornamental marks rim star- raised shape near background object plain white.