Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), silver coin. Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'L AEL AVREL CO - MM AVG P FEL'. Reverse: Victoria walking left, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand and a palm branch in her left hand, star in left field, inscriptions 'M TR P XV - II I -' and 'V - III COS VII PP'. Date: 192. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Measurements: diameter 15.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 345°. Subjects/iconography: Roman deities (Victoria), palm branches, wreaths; Commodus iconography.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_027

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 silver coin 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 inscriptions M Tr P Xv - Ii I - V - Iii Cos Vii Pp Date 192 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Measurements diameter 15.5–17.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 345° Subjects iconography Roman deities palm branches wreaths Commodus iconography round worn metallic object rough textured surface showing raised figure relief figure outstretched arms flowing garment folds small raised star- shape nearby object displays mix gray silver darker gray tones areas patina uneven shading.