Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192). Obverse: laureate, draped bust of the emperor right; legend M COMMO... TON AVG PIVS. Reverse: Minerva striding right, throwing a javelin in her right hand, holding a shield in her left, with an owl at her feet; legend PM TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP. Silver coin (denarius), weight 2.93 g; dated 183–184. Roman Imperial iconography, attributes: shield, spear/javelin, owl.
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Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192). Obverse: laureate, draped bust of the emperor right; legend M COMMO... TON AVG PIVS. Reverse: Minerva striding right, throwing a javelin in her right hand, holding a shield in her left, with an owl at her feet; legend PM TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP. Silver coin (denarius), weight 2.93 g; dated 183–184. Roman Imperial iconography, attributes: shield, spear/javelin, owl.

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Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 Obverse laureate draped bust emperor right legend M COMMO.. Ton Avg Pivs Reverse Minerva striding right throwing javelin right hand holding shield left owl feet legend PM TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP Silver coin denarius weight 2.93 g dated 183–184 Roman Imperial iconography attributes spear circular metallic coin worn uneven edge central raised design depicting standing human- figure profile holding round object surrounded ring faint markings coin surface areas darker gray lighter silver highlights small greenish discoloration spots visible scratches pits indicating wear.

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