Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; legend M COMMO... TON AVG PIVS. Reverse: Minerva strides right, throwing a javelin with her right hand, holding a shield in her left; an owl at her feet; legend PM TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP. Pearl borders. Date: 183–184. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.93 g.
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Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; legend M COMMO... TON AVG PIVS. Reverse: Minerva strides right, throwing a javelin with her right hand, holding a shield in her left; an owl at her feet; legend PM TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP. Pearl borders. Date: 183–184. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.93 g.

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Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend M COMMO.. Ton Avg Pivs Reverse Minerva strides right throwing javelin right hand holding shield left owl feet legend PM TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP Pearl borders Date 183–184 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.93 g worn round metal coin uneven edge showing raised profile person's head facing right curly hair beard surrounded faint raised details textured areas coin surface tarnished patches darker gray lighter silver highlights small greenish spots.

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