Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; legend COMMODVS ANTONINV. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a wand above an orb in her right hand and a scepter in her left; legend TR P VI IMP IIII COS III PP. Attributes: sphere (orb), scepter. Style: imperial bust. Material: coin. Weight: 2.80 g. Date/period: Roman Empire (27 BC–476).
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Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; legend COMMODVS ANTONINV. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a wand above an orb in her right hand and a scepter in her left; legend TR P VI IMP IIII COS III PP. Attributes: sphere (orb), scepter. Style: imperial bust. Material: coin. Weight: 2.80 g. Date/period: Roman Empire (27 BC–476).

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Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend COMMODVS ANTONINV Reverse Providentia standing left holding wand orb right hand scepter legend TR P VI IMP IIII COS III PP Attributes sphere Style imperial bust Material coin Weight 2.80 g Date period Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 round metallic coin worn raised profile person facing right showing facial features hair laurel headband coin surface irregular edges surface wear patches darker lighter metal areas gray silver brownish-orange spots.

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