Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'L AEL AVREL CO MM AVG P FEL' all around. Reverse: Victoria walking left, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand and a palm branch in her left hand; a star in the left field, inscription 'M TR P XV II I V III COS VII PP' all around. Date: 192. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 15.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_026

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription L Ael Avrel Co Mm Avg P Fel Reverse Victoria walking left holding wreath outstretched right hand palm branch left hand star left field M Tr P Xv Ii I V Iii Cos Vii Pp Date 192 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 15.5–17.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 345° worn round metallic object rough textured surface showing raised profile person's face relief visible hair details suggestion facial features surrounded decorative border object silver-gray darker gray areas lighter silvery highlights worn.