Légende

Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANT PF - EL AV, BRIT PP. Reverse: Apollo stands frontally, head turned right; left hand holds a lyre leaning against a column, right hand holds a plectrum, inscription APOL PAL PM - TR P - XV or XVI COS VI. Date: 190–191. Materials/format: Roman silver coin (denarius), diameter ~16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.06 g, axis 180°. Subjects/iconography: Commodus; Apollo; columns; lyres; plectrums.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A59_394

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (2.2Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANT PF - EL AV Brit Pp Reverse Apollo stands frontally head turned left hand holds lyre leaning column right hand holds plectrum inscription APOL PAL PM - TR P - XV Xvi Cos Vi Date 190–191 Materials format Roman silver coin denarius diameter ~16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.06 g axis 180° Subjects iconography columns lyres plectrums round weathered coin uneven edge worn surface showing raised central figure outstretched arms surrounded ring faint raised marks coin displays metallic gray tones darker gray shading small areas greenish discoloration.