Roman Empire. Commodus (AD 177-192). Denarius Rome - Liberalitas standing (No reserve price)
This denarius depicts Emperor Commodus (AD 177-192) with the reverse showing Liberalitas, the personification of generosity, often represented standing and distributing money or gifts. Commodus is remembered for his controversial reign that departed from the stability of his predecessors. Such coins were instruments to promote an image of benevolence and magnanimity towards the Roman populace. Studying these coins provides insight into the political messaging and social ideals conveyed through imperial numismatics in the late Antonine period.
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